Caridina lanceolata
Caridina lanceolata is a freshwater shrimp from Sulawesi. It is widespread in the Malili lake system, including all three lakes. It can be found in pelagic swarms, as well as on a variety of substrates.[1]
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| Species: | C. lanceolata Woltereck, 1937[2] |
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Threats
This species is currently under threat by pollution from human activities and nickel mining, introduced fish like the flowerhorn cichlid and hydro-electric power plants on the southern shore of Lake Matano. Uncontrolled harvesting for the aquarium might also pose a threat to this species.[1]
References
- von Rintelen, K., Wowor, D. & Klotz, W. 2019. Caridina lanceolata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T197603A139140294. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T197603A139140294.en. Downloaded on 08 May 2019.
- WoRMS (2018). Caridina lanceolata Woltereck, 1937. Accessed at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=586275 on 2018-04-09
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