Identity and origin
- Origin
- Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Identity
- Described freshwater species; lake/catchment endemic
Described in 2021 with bright reddish colour and conspicuous white spots. The local trade label Crystal Red Poso must not be confused with selectively bred Crystal Red bee shrimp.
Habitat and care
Under rocks in water deeper than 5 m; the description documented one eastern-shore locality. Habitat and identity reference
Specialist research profile. Match the documented microhabitat; reliable species-specific captive requirements have not been established by the sources used here. Lake depth, sponge association or shell use is ecological evidence, not a proven aquarium recipe.
Plan before choosing
- Habitat
- Ancient lakes
- Size and measurement
- A source-checked adult total length has not yet been added to this profile. Confirm it before choosing aquarium dimensions.
- Planning context
- The cited source supports this broad habitat classification. A verified husbandry protocol is not yet available here; do not treat natural habitat observations as an aquarium recipe.
Klotz et al. (2021), Table 1 · lake occurrences
Source check: . Independent husbandry review pending.
Before choosing this species
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Confirm the adult size and social behaviour of the exact species before planning its aquarium.
- Establish biological filtration and stable water conditions before introducing animals.
- Ask for locality, captive history and the actual animal’s feeding record; a catalogue image cannot provide these.
Varieties and trade names
Spotty Red / Crystal Red Poso
Common namesA Sulawesi species, unrelated to the use of Crystal Red as a bee-shrimp breeding-line label. Source
Evidence record
Conservation record: Not Evaluated (NE); assessment year —. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
- Klotz et al. (2021), ZooKeys 1009: 81–122.
- von Rintelen, K. & Cai, Y. (2009). Systematic revision of Caridina from the ancient lakes of Sulawesi. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 57(2): 343–452.
- Sun, J. (2025). Sulawesi shrimp hobby in China. Sulawesi Keepers. First-hand aquarium names and breeding observations, not a taxonomic revision.
- Rejlková, M. & Sun, J. (2025). Crossbreeding Sulawesi shrimps. Sulawesi Keepers. Keeper-reported crosses; not controlled genetic verification.
