Tadpole Shrimp - New Mexico - TYPE A

Species Information:

• Species Name: Triop longicaudatus

• Common Name: Long Tailed Tadpole Shrimp

Characteristics:

• Mode of Reproduction: Sexually (gonochoric)

• Size: 2 to 3 inches

• Life Span: 3 to 4 months

Behavior:

• Temperature Range: 62 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• Feeding Habits: fairly aggressive eaters

• Social Behavior: Males will scope for females, prone to nipping cercopods when crowded.