Palaemon pugio
Daggerblade Grass Shrimp
A nearly transparent shrimp with a sharp rostrum, darting through seagrass beds while feeding on algae, plankton, and detritus.
- Common Name
- Daggerblade Grass Shrimp
- Scientific Name
- Palaemon pugio
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Introduction Method
- Intentional Seeding
- Date First Introduced
- December 10, 2023
- Current Estimated Population
- 5
- Population Status
- Vulnerable
- Carrying Capacity Status
- Below Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
Section Notes
This species is considered endangered in miniBIOTA due to offspring not maturing to adulthood. Further observations needed to determine the cause.
- Trophic Level
- Primary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Grazer
- Dietary Inputs
- Omnivore, grazes on algae and detritus
- Known Predators
- Possibly the green porcelain crab eating offspring
Section Notes
Possibly the green porcelain crab eating offspring
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Attempted/Unsuccessful
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Section Notes
This species is actively reproducing and its offspring do make it to the mysis stage but they don't seems to make it past this stage. The reason is unknown. Likely there's either a lack of food or they are all consumed by the green porcelain crab.
- Ecological Role
- Clean-up Crew
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
