Abstract This investigation examined the preferred habitat of the prawn Alope spinifrons for the purpose of keeping the prawn in optimum conditions in captivity. The survey took place on shoreline between Matapouri Bay and Wooleys' Bay on the Tutukaka Coast. A. spinifrons populations were surveyed, water chemistry, temperature and depth were noted as well as substrate type and flora and fauna sharing the area. A. spinifrons preferred sheltered rocky areas where there was good water circulation and a water level at MLWS deep enough to prevent desiccation. Because of their social structure A. spinifrons preferred areas where other individuals had already settled.

Introduction The species Alope spinifrons is a Heavy built shrimp found on the coastline throughout New Zealand. It has a green translucent body with longitudinal red stripes and carapace reaches 16mm in length (Morton, Miller 1968). Usually found beneath rocks or in crevasses in the sub littoral zone. The species is......

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Title: Preferred Habitat Of Alope Spinifrons
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