Leander plumosus
| Scientific name | Leander plumosus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bruce |
| Year of description | 1994 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Palaemonidae |
| Genus | Leander |
Introduction
Leander plumosus is a little salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size3 cm
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Average size3 cm
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Maximum size3 cm
How to recognize Leander plumosus ?
Leander plumosus measures between 3 and 3 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal.
Of elongated form, like all the shrimps, it has 5 pairs of legs and a segmented carapace at the level of the abdomen which ends in a tail in fan cut for swimming.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Leander plumosus molts whenever it becomes cramped in its shell. Before the hardening of its new body, it is more vulnerable and spends a good part of its time hidden. This mechanism, very complex, allows the periodic renewal of the exoskeleton and part of the internal skeleton. It is also during the moult that the females become fertile.
Leander plumosus is a crustacea solitary. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
The cilia located on the legs and tail facilitate swimming, which is done in leaps when the abdominal muscles contract.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesYes
It is an exclusively freshwater species, the whole reproduction process takes place in fresh water. This species follows a mode of reproduction called "direct development". After several weeks of incubation, the female gives birth to fully formed juveniles ready to fend for themselves.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 1 m
Biotope presentation
Leander plumosus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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