Endemic predatory shrimp  (Procaris ascensionis)

Range

Confined to the southwest corner of Ascension Island (3).

Habitat

Found in two coastal rock pools (6) set well inland from the high tide mark, but with possible underground connections with the ocean (3). The largest pool is about 5 yards in diameter and contains 18 inches of water, with its rocky bottom covered with muddy clay (3). Smaller individuals appear to spend most of their time in crevices and amongst algae, whilst larger individuals spend more time in open water (2) (4).

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