''Alpheopsis'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

shrimp Shrimp are crustaceans (a form of shellfish) with elongated bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion – most commonly Caridea and Dendrobranchiata of the decapod order, although some crustaceans outside of this order are refer ...

of the

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same

burrow An Eastern chipmunk at the entrance of its burrow A burrow is a hole or tunnel excavated into the ground by an animal to construct a space suitable for habitation or temporary refuge, or as a byproduct of locomotion. Burrows provide a form of sh ...

s with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus ''Alpheopsis'': *'' Alpheopsis aequalis'' Coutière, 1896 *'' Alpheopsis africana'' Holthuis, 1952 *'' Alpheopsis allanhancocki'' Wicksten, 1992 *'' Alpheopsis aristoteles'' Anker, 2017 *'' Alpheopsis azorica'' Anker, d'Udekem d'Acoz & Poddoubtchenko, 2005 *'' Alpheopsis balaeniceps'' Anker, 2015 *'' Alpheopsis biunguiculata'' Banner, 1953: *'' Alpheopsis chalciope'' De Man, 1910 *'' Alpheopsis chilensis'' Coutière, 1896 *'' Alpheopsis cortesiana'' Wicksten & Hendrickx, 1986 *''

Alpheopsis diabolus ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Banner, 1956 *'' Alpheopsis equidactylus'' (Lockington, 1877) *''

Alpheopsis garricki ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spec ...

'' Yaldwyn, 1971 *'' Alpheopsis gotrina'' Anker, 2017 *''

Alpheopsis harperi ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following speci ...

'' Wicksten, 1984 *''

Alpheopsis idiocarpus ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Coutière, 1908 *''

Alpheopsis keiji ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Anker, 2017 *''

Alpheopsis labis ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Chace, 1972 *''

Alpheopsis paratrigona ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Anker, 2017 *''

Alpheopsis shearmii ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' (Alcock & Anderson, 1899) *''

Alpheopsis tetrarthri ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Banner, 1956 *''

Alpheopsis trigona ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' (Rathbun, 1901) *''

Alpheopsis trispinosa ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' (Stimpson, 1860) *''

Alpheopsis undicola ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae. Several species of the genus have been known to share the same burrows with members of different species. They are inhabitants of the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species The following spe ...

'' Banner & Banner, 1973 *''

Alpheopsis vietnamensis ''Alpheopsis'' is a genus of shrimp of the family Alpheidae Alpheidae is a family of caridean snapping shrimp, characterized by having asymmetrical claws, the larger of which is typically capable of producing a loud snapping sound. Other comm ...

'' Tiwari, 1964 *'' Alpheopsis yaldwyni'' Banner & Banner, 1973

References

Alpheidae Crustaceans of the eastern Pacific Ocean Decapod genera {{Caridea-stub