Classification
Species

Crangonyx subterraneus

Crangonyx subterraneus, together with Niphargus species are members of the Amphipoda and show the typical “shrimp-like” appearance of the group.  Collectively both Crangonyx subterraneus and the Niphargus species are often colloquially known as ‘well shrimps’ or ‘cave shrimps’.