ARKive - Cuban cave shrimp - Barbouria cubensis- Related species

Species related to the Cuban cave shrimp (Barbouria cubensis)

Sterrer’s cave shrimp (Parhippolyte sterreri)
A Critically Endangered cave-dwelling crustacean, Sterrer’s cave shrimp is bright red with characteristic white bands on the leg joints and... More 9 Images 0 videos
Atyid shrimp (Typhlatya iliffei)
This small shrimp is whitish overall with some internal red pigment cells (chromatophores). The eyes are also pigmented and are directed... More 4 Images 0 videos
Procarid shrimp (Procaris chacei)
This procarid shrimp has a thin, fragile integument (hard outer covering of the body). The carapace and short, triangular rostrum are... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mictacean (Mictocaris halope)
This mictacean is a small, blind, unpigmented crustacean. The first thoracic segment is fused with the head, while the remaining seven are... More 15 Images 0 videos
Cirolanid isopod (Arubolana aruboides)
This cirolanid isopod is a small, blind, unpigmented crustacean with a moderately slender body, which is slightly more than 3 times as long... More 1 Image 0 videos
Opossum shrimp (Bermudamysis speluncola)
The opossum shrimp has a slightly translucent outer body covering (integument) with an intense red tint. The eyes are short and cylindrical... More 8 Images 0 videos
Bermuda cave amphipod (Pseudoniphargus grandimanus)
This is a colourless, eyeless amphipod that lacks a rostrum. The upper lip is broadly rounded and the lower lip has large inner lobes... More 2 Images 0 videos
Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
A huge bird with a massive wingspan, the American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) has a sturdy bill and expandable pouch that are... More 46 Images 4 Videos
Golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum)
Information on the golden leather fern (Acrostichum aureum) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)
Information on the black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spiny lobster (Panulirus argus)
Information on the spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 1 Video
Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being flushed from its concealed location. This... More 38 Images 3 Videos
Stilt sandpiper (Calidris himantopus)
A slender, medium-sized wading bird with distinctively long, spindly legs, the stilt sandpiper is also readily recognised by its long neck... More 10 Images 0 videos
Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana)
Perhaps the world’s rarest otter, the hairy-nosed otter is a little-known, enigmatic species endemic to Southeast Asia. The most distinctive... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Broadhead sleeper (Eleotris melanosoma)
Information on the broadhead sleeper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Yarra pygmy perch (Nannoperca obscura)
Information on the Yarra pygmy perch is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus)
The white-tailed lapwing (Vanellus leucurus) is a graceful bird that is characterised by its unusually long, bright yellow legs, which are... More 6 Images 0 videos
Bulatmai barbel (Luciobarbus capito)
Information on the Bulatmai barbel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Basra reed warbler (Acrocephalus griseldis)
Information on the Basra reed warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Goby (Knipowitschia croatica)
Information on Knipowitschia croatica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Piping plover (Charadrius melodus)
The piping plover is a small, sandy coloured shorebird that is effectively camouflaged in its preferred beach habitat. In spring and summer... More 16 Images 1 Video
Yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)
Information on the yellow anaconda is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos
Mindanao broadbill (Eurylaimus steerii)
The Mindanao broadbill (Eurylaimus steerii) is a brightly coloured forest bird, known for the large, elaborate nests it constructs. The most... More 3 Images 0 videos
Pufferfish (Takifugu poecilonotus)
Information on the pufferfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pike (Esox lucius)
The pike (Esox lucius) is probably the coarse anglers’ most sought-after fish. It is predatory both in nature and appearance. The fish has a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Hyporhamphus (Hyporhamphus xanthopterus)
Information on Hyporhamphus xanthopterus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Canada spikesedge (Eleocharis geniculata)
Information on the Canada spikesedge (Eleocharis geniculata) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos

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