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Updated 1/16/2014

Family Atyidae

HAWAII - BRACKISH WATER

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Waikiki Aquarium

 

Ahihi-Kinau NAR, Maui

Kaloko-Honokohau NP, Hawaii

ANCHIALINE or RED POND SHRIMP   'OPAE ULA

Tiny (1/2 inch) shrimp from brackish ponds on Maui & Hawaii.  Several species, restricted to certain localities.  Anchialine pools are threatened by coastal development, human disturbance & pollution.  Endemic to Hawaii.