Caridina lanceolata

Caridina lanceolata is a freshwater shrimp from Sulawesi. It is widespread in the Malili lake system, including all three lakes. It can be found in pelagic swarms, as well as on a variety of substrates.[1]

Caridina lanceolata
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C. lanceolata

Woltereck, 1937[2]
Binomial name
Caridina lanceolata
Woltereck, 1937[2]

Threats

This species is currently under threat by pollution from human activities and nickel mining, introduced fish like the flowerhorn cichlid and hydro-electric power plants on the southern shore of Lake Matano. Uncontrolled harvesting for the aquarium might also pose a threat to this species.[1]

References

  1. von Rintelen, K.; Wowor, D.; Klotz, W. (2019). "Caridina lanceolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T197603A139140294. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T197603A139140294.en. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  2. WoRMS (2018). Caridina lanceolata Woltereck, 1937. Accessed at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=586275 on 2018-04-09


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