Global InformationCaridina mariae information
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| Caridina mariae | |
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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: | Caridina |
| Species: | C. mariae
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| Caridina mariae Klotz & von Rintelen, 2014[1]
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Caridina mariae, commonly known as the tiger shrimp, is a variety of freshwater shrimp from Southeast Asia (neighboring counties of Yingde and Conghua, Guangdong Province, Southern China and Hong Kong SAR[1]) that are popular in hobby aquariums. The natural coloration of the shrimp isa semitransparent body, with dark brown to black blotches on the carapace, and dark brown to black "tiger" stripes along the posterior part of the carapace and along the first six abdominal segments. Variations of the species may also have orange eyes, and orange highlights in the tail fins. There is also a lack of dark markings on the tail fan[2]
The name C. mariae was given in honor of the first author's wife, Maria, for "her support during several field trips and her abundant patience when the first author is spending most evenings behind the microscope".[2]
At full size, these shrimp reach about 1–1.5 in (25–38 mm) in length, with females of the species being larger than the males, and having a curved underbelly. They prefer very clean, soft water with a pH of 6-7.5 (preferring a pH of about 6.5), and a temperature of 65–75 °F (18–24 °C).[3]
Caridina mariae is peaceful, non-aggressive omnivores, and live for 1–2 years.[citation needed]
- ^ a b WoRMS. "Caridina mariae Klotz & von Rintelen, 2014". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ a b "New shrimp from Hong Kong and southern China". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Blue tiger shrimp (Caridina mariae Blue Tiger)". Shrimp Farm University. Retrieved 15 March 2024.