| Neocaridina palmata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Pleocyemata |
| Infraorder: | Caridea |
| Family: | Atyidae |
| Genus: | Neocaridina |
| Species: | N. palmata
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| Binomial name | |
| Neocaridina palmata Shen, 1948[2]
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Caridina palmata | |
Neocaridina palmata is a freshwater shrimp found in China and Vietnam. It is found in rivers, streams and ponds. Their preferred habitat is heavily planted, slow flowing water.[1]
Subspecies[edit]
- Neocaridina palmata bosensis (Cai, 1996)
- Neocaridina palmata luodianica (Liang, 2004)
- Neocaridina palmata meridionalis (Liang, 2004)
- Neocaridina palmata palmata (Shen, 1948)
Status[edit]
This species is considered to be abundant and stable, and thus is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. No specific current threats were defined for this species.[1]
Human interaction[edit]
For local villages, these shrimps can have a high economic value. This is attributed to high population densities and fast reproduction rates, especially in mountain streams.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e De Grave, S. (2013). "Neocaridina palmata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T198273A19013900. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T198273A19013900.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c WoRMS (2020). Neocaridina palmata (Shen, 1948). Accessed at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=586625 on 2020-01-25