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[urodacus]

G'day
I didnt really know where to ask this, so ill try here and in the general section
Anyone know what the latin name is for the common local glass shrimp? My mate e-mailed me the other day looking for a latin name, family and adult length but i really have no idea.

I only came up with Paratya australiensis in searches, but theyre referred to as more of an eastern states species.

Cheers
Jordan

[Adam Maskew]

Have a look in Freshwater Life by Williams. Its Pallamonetes australis, the spelling is wrong but thats the phonetic. I can't find my copy of the book if I do I'll get the right spelling and other information it contains.

Adam

[urodacus]

G'day Adam
Thanks for that, i had a scab around on the net and came up with Palaemonetes australis, i think thats the correct spelling. Ill let him know, if he cant find anything on the net himself ill send him to the library

Cheers
Jordan