Pistol Shrimp Facts: the LOUDEST Animal (in the ocean) 🦐

Also known as the snapping shrimp, some people consider pistol shrimp the loudest animals in the ocean. They make so much noise, they have interfered with underwater communication! Learn more pistol shrimp facts on today's episode of Animal Fact Files!

Scientific Name: Family - Alpheidae
Range: tropical and temperate marine waters worldwide (tolerant to low salinity)
Habitat: reefs, seagrass beds, oyster beds
Size: average of 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) as adults
Diet: small fish, worms, crustaceans, etc. may also eat algae
Threats: larger fish who are unaffected by snap
Lifespan: a few years

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Pistol Shrimp SNAPPING SHRIMP 0:00
Pistol Shrimp DANGEROUS? 0:55
Pistol Shrimp LIFE CYCLE 1:39
Pistol Shrimp HABIAT 2:47
Pistol Shrimp VS MANTIS SHRIMP 3:21
Thanks / Outro 3:31
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