''Typhlatya'' is a genus of

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in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán),

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and the Galápagos, although the individual species often have very small ranges. Species in this genus are found in salt, brackish and fresh waters, mostly in

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habitats and none in the open sea.

Taxonomy, species and conservation

There are currently 17 recognized species, of which one is listed by the

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as critically endangered (marked "CR" below), and six are considered

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(marked "VU"). Phylogenetic studies indicate that the genus as presently defined is

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and needs to be redefined, as ''T. galapagensis'' clusters with the widespread '' Antecaridina'' and ''T. monae'' likely with the Australian ''

Stygiocaris ''Stygiocaris'' is a genus of shrimp from caves in the North West Cape and Barrow Island (Western Australia), Barrow Island, Western Australia. ''Stygiocaris'' is highly troglobite, troglobitic, being transparency and translucency, transparent, ...

''. On a higher level, these three genera, together with '' Halocaridina'' and '' Halocaridinides'', form a group. In addition to the species below, ''"Typhlatya" jusbaschjani'' (Georgia) and ''"Typhlatya" pretneri'' (Hercegovina) have been listed in this genus, but the former is a ''

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'' and recent authorities generally include the latter in '' Troglocaris''. *''

Typhlatya arfeae ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galápagos ...

'' Jaume & Bréhier, 2005 – France *''

Typhlatya campecheae ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galáp ...

'' H. H. Hobbs III & H. H. Hobbs Jr., 1976 – Yucatán Peninsula *''

Typhlatya consobrina ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galáp ...

'' Botoşăneanu & Holthuis, 1970 – Cuba Status iucn VU icon

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Typhlatya dzilamensis ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galápagos ...

'' Alvarez, Iliffe & Villalobos, 2005 – Yucatán Peninsula *''

Typhlatya elenae ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galápagos ...

'' Juarrero, 1994 – Cuba Status iucn VU icon

*'' Typhlatya galapagensis'' Monod & Cals, 1970 – Galápagos Islands *'' Typhlatya garciadebrasi'' Juarrero de Varona & Ortiz, 2000 – Cuba Status iucn VU icon

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Typhlatya garciai ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galápagos ...

'' Chace, 1942 – Cuba and possibly Caicos Island Status iucn VU icon

*'' Typhlatya iliffei'' C. W. J. Hart & Manning, 1981 – Bermuda Status iucn CR icon

*'' Typhlatya kakuki'' Alvarez, Iliffe & Villalobos, 2005 – Bahamas *''

Typhlatya miravetensis ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán), Ascension Island and the Galáp ...

'' Sanz & Platvoet, 1995 – Spain Status iucn VU icon

*'' Typhlatya mitchelli'' H. H. Hobbs III & H. H. Hobbs Jr., 1976 – Yucatán Peninsula *''

Typhlatya monae ''Typhlatya monae'' is a species of basket shrimp in the family Atyidae. It is found in the Caribbean and Africa. The IUCN conservation status of ''Typhlatya monae'' is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The ...

'' Chace, 1954 – widely across Caribbean islands *'' Typhlatya pearsei'' Creaser, 1936 – Yucatán Peninsula *''

Typhlatya rogersi ''Typhlatya rogersi'' is a species of basket shrimp in the family Atyidae. It is found in South America and Africa. References Further reading * Atyidae Articles created by Qbugbot Crustaceans described in 1972 {{Caridea-stub ...

'' Chace & Manning, 1972 – Ascension Island *''

Typhlatya taina ''Typhlatya'' is a genus of Caridea, shrimp in the family Atyidae. These are small, Stygofauna, stygobitic shrimp found in the West Mediterranean region (France and Spain), Caribbean region (the Antilles, Bahamas and Yucatán Peninsula, Yucatán ...

'' Estrada & Gómez, 1987 – Cuba Status iucn VU icon

*'' Typhlatya utilaensis'' Alvarez, Iliffe & Villalobos, 2005 – Utila Island