Tiger Pistol Shrimp

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A snapping shrimp described from Japan in association with gobies.

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Aquarium suitability

Specialist suitability assessment

Aquarium suitability has not yet been established for this record. Available observations do not constitute an acquisition recommendation.

Advisor risk categories are MLL planning precautions rather than measured probabilities. Qualitative source-scoped care and MLL planning precautions. Numerical enclosure and water limits, lifelong nutrition and safe group density remain unverified; natural depth and experimental settings are not aquarium operating presets.

Outstanding care evidence

Validated adult nutrition and aquarium dimensions
Companion-specific pairing success
Safe shrimp density

Assessment sources: Miya & Miyake 1969: original description associated with gobies · WoRMS: Alpheus bellulus accepted taxonomy · JAMSTEC BISMaL: Japanese species record

Identification and Species Context

A snapping shrimp described from Japan in association with gobies.

Habitat and Distribution

Indo-West Pacific; original species description and Japanese biodiversity records establish occurrence in Japan. Burrow-associated marine bottom habitat; the original description documents goby association.

Biology and Ecology

The original description explicitly records association with gobies. This does not imply that every goby species or aquarium individual will form a partnership.

Responsible Sourcing

Verify documented origin, transport history and individual health. A photograph or aquarium observation does not establish sustainable collection or suitability for every aquarium.

Evidence and Remaining Questions

Validated adult nutrition and aquarium dimensions Companion-specific pairing success Safe shrimp density Advisor risk categories are MLL planning precautions rather than measured probabilities. Qualitative source-scoped care and MLL planning precautions. Numerical enclosure and water limits, lifelong nutrition and safe group density remain unverified; natural depth and experimental settings are not aquarium operating presets.

A living record

Bounded species-matched source review; care recommendations are separated from unverified numerical and lifetime limits. Public content last reviewed October 4, 2026.

Miya & Miyake 1969: original description associated with gobies ↗Reference source
WoRMS: Alpheus bellulus accepted taxonomy ↗Reference source
JAMSTEC BISMaL: Japanese species record ↗Reference source