Atyoida_bisulcata

<i>Atyoida bisulcata</i>

Atyoida bisulcata

Species of freshwater shrimp

Atyoida bisulcata, also called ʻŌpae kalaʻole or ʻŌpae kuahiwi in Hawaiian, is a species of freshwater shrimp endemic to Hawaiʻi in the family Atyidae.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It was described in 1840 by John Witt Randall and is the type species for the genus Atyoida.[7]

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Description

This species of freshwater shrimp grow to about 2 inches in length.[8] They don't possess any type of claws but have a unique set of pincers, containing bristle-like hairs that are primarily used to catch and filter small food particles from water columns.[8] The shrimp are often characterized by either a golden-brown or dark-green/black pigmentation.[9]

Distribution & habitat

‘Ōpae kala‘ole can be commonly found on the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i, where they occupy streams of high water quality.[10] They often inhabit the higher parts of streams, where the water is typically flowing the quickest.[11] Oftentimes, they can be seen upstream of 100 ft waterfalls.[8]

Human use & cultural significance

As of today, the consumption of the shrimp continues and is still considered a prized source of food.[12] They were regarded as a favorite delicacy consumed by the early Native Hawaiians.[13] However, the sale of the shrimp is illegal while its consumption is not.[14]

References

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    "Atyoida bisulcata". hbs.bishopmuseum.org. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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    Fransen, C. (2012). Atyoida bisulcata Randall, 1840. Geraadpleegd via: World Register of Marine Species op http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=586079
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    Cairns, Stephen D.; Calder, Dale R.; Brinckmann-Voss, Anita; Castro, Clovis B.; Fautin, Daphne G.; Pugh, Philip R.; Mills, Claudia E.; Jaap, Walter C.; Arai, Mary N.; Haddock, Stephen H. D.; Opresko, Dennis M. (2002). Common and Scientific Names of Aquatic Invertebrates from the United States and Canada: Cnidaria and Ctenophora. doi:10.47886/9781888569643. ISBN 9781888569643.
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    Roskov, Y. (2019). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2019 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X. TaxonID: 6911304. Archived from the original on 2019-12-18. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
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    (2004), pre-press, American Fisheries Society Special Publication 31
  6. [6]
    Orrell T. (custodian) & Nicolson D. (ed). (2019). ITIS Regional: The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (version Jun 2017). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk P.M., Bourgoin T., DeWalt R.E., Decock W., Nieukerken E. van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
  7. [7]
    De Grave, S.; Fransen, C.H.J.M. (2011). "Carideorum Catalogus: The Recent Species of the Dendrobranchiate, Stenopodidean, Procarididean and Caridean Shrimps (Crustacea: Decapoda)". Zool. Med. Leiden 8. 85 (9): 195–589.
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    Islanderparkscience (2014-10-15). "Mountain Shrimp". Pacific Island National Parks. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  9. [9]
    "Native Animals". Division of Aquatic Resources. 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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    "SWAP-2015-Mountain-shrimp-Final" (PDF). dlnr.hawaii.gov. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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    "'Öpae Kala'ole". irma.nps.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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    "SWAP-2015-Mountain-shrimp-Final" (PDF). dlnr.hawaii.gov. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  13. [13]
    "Atyoida bisulcata". hbs.bishopmuseum.org. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  14. [14]
    "2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes :: TITLE 12. CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES :: 188. Fishing Rights and Regulations :: 188-42.5 Hihiwai, hapawai, and opae kala ole selling prohibited". Justia Law. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
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