Vampire Shrimp / African Filter Shrimp / Atya gabonensis Size:3-4” supplemented with frozen and occasional

supplemented with frozen and occasional live foods

They play an important role in their native ecosystem by controlling plant growth and contributing to nutrient cycling

Avoid housing them with very small fish

lobed-finned fishes have fins that are supported by a central bone surrounded by muscle and a series of smaller bones

Vampire Shrimp / African Filter Shrimp / Atya gabonensis Size:3-4” supplemented with frozen and occasionalCommon Name: Vampire Shrimp Scientific Name: Atya gabonensis Other Names: African Filter Shrimp, African Fan Shrimp The Vampire Shrimp, scientifically known as Atya gabonensis, is a fascinating and visually striking freshwater shrimp species. It features a unique appearance with its large size and impressive fan like appendages. The body of the Vampire Shrimp is generally brown to reddish brown in coloration, sometimes displaying speckles or spots.