Identity and origin
- Origin
- Lake Poso, Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Identity
- Described freshwater species; lake/catchment endemic
Described in 2021. Larger females can be white with broad red stripes or blotches; males are often much more transparent. These sex-related differences are not separate varieties.
Habitat and care
Empty Celetaia and Tylomelania snail shells in deeper water; surveyed shells at 7 m and shallower held no shrimp. 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
Red-and-white female / translucent male
Sex-related variationColour differences between sexes must not be sold as distinct species or stable grades. 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.
