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Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili”

Scientific name Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili”
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Atyidae
Genus Neocaridina
Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili”
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Introduction

Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” is a variety of crustacea from selections from Neocaridina davidi ”Red Cherry”.

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Who is it?

Morphology

How to recognize Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” ?

Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” measures between 2 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

  • Sociability
    living in colonies
  • territorial
    No
  • Venomous
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Like all crustaceans, Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” 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.

Neocaridina davidi ”Red Rili” is a crustacea living in colonies naturally found near the bottom. This species is scavenger . 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

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)

World : NE

Geographic distribution & Conservation

This species is a "domestic" animal resulting from selection. It has no natural range.

What is its habitat?

Captive breeding species

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#Neocaridina

#freshwater dwarf shrimp

#Asia

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