Caprella penantis photograph

Caprella Penantis

Use attributes for filter !
Scientific name Caprella penantis
Phylum Arthropoda
Order Amphipods
Rank Species
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID3068659
Send edit request

About Caprella Penantis


Caprella penantis is a species of skeleton shrimp in the family Caprellidae. It lives on the seabed in shallow water in many parts of the world. This species was first described in 1814 by the English zoologist William Elford Leach who named it Caprella penantis in honour of the Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant.

Related Persons

Next Profile ❯