Identity and origin
- Origin
- Lake Towuti, Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Identity
- Described freshwater species; lake/catchment endemic
Crimson to dark red, with contrasting yellow or orange bands and spots. Yellow Stripe, Yellow Ring and Yellow Nose are aquarium appearance labels associated with this species, not described subspecies.
Habitat and care
Rock surfaces and crevices; adults favour deeper boulders, while juveniles also occur in shallower water. Habitat and identity reference
Use a mature, species-dedicated system with stable water chemistry, strong oxygenation and suitable grazing surfaces. Follow documented breeder parameters for the exact species and colony; do not transfer a soft-water bee-shrimp recipe to an ancient-lake species.
FROM THE SIGNATURE COLLECTIONS
Look closely
Yellow bands stand out against the red body. Compare the full pattern and locality record when distinguishing it from other striped Sulawesi shrimp.
A detail worth knowing
The species is associated with Lake Towuti rocks. Its colour pattern is one clue to identity; a trade label such as “yellow stripe” is not a formal species diagnosis.
Source review: 22 September 2026. Educational notes, not a stock or breeding-success claim.
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.
von Rintelen & Cai (2009), species distribution and ecology
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
Yellow Stripe / Yellow Cheeks
Trade formAppearance labels associated with C. spinata; not formal varieties or subspecies. Source
Yellow Ring / Yellow Spotted
Trade formAquarium labels for yellow patterning. Identity and line stability need breeder records. Source
Yellow Nose
Trade formNamed for yellow facial markings in the trade; not a separately described species. Source
Evidence record
Conservation record: Critically Endangered (CR); assessment year 2018. 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.
- von Rintelen & Cai (2009), Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 57: 343–452.
- Klotz, W., von Rintelen, T., Wowor, D., Lukhaup, C. & von Rintelen, K. (2021). Lake Poso’s shrimp fauna revisited. ZooKeys 1009: 81–122.
- 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.
