Common name: Snapping Shrimp

Alpheus, commonly known as snapping shrimp or pistol shrimp, are a fascinating genus of marine crustaceans known for their asymmetrical claws. One claw is significantly larger and can produce a loud snapping sound used for communication and hunting. These shrimps form symbiotic relationships with various marine species, including gobies, providing protection in exchange for food. They are active and entertaining additions to a reef aquarium, but their snapping can be loud. They require a tank with plenty of live rock to create burrows and a stable environment to thrive.

1. 
   Common name: brown snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus armatus
2. 
   Common name: Beautiful goby shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bellulus
3. 
   Common name: red snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus bisincisus
4. 
   Common name: Djeddah snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus djeddensis
5. Common name: Immaculate Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus immaculatus
6. Common name: fine-striped snapping shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus ochrostriatus
7. Common name: Pacific Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus pacificus
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   Common name: Randall's Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus randalli
9. Common name: Red-spotted Pistol Shrimp

   Scientific name: Alpheus rubromaculatus
10. Common name: Twin Snapping Shrimp

    Scientific name: Alpheus soror