Pandalus dispar (Rathbun 1902)

This side view shows the distinctive abdomen stripes, the very long rostrum, and the fact that both the first and second antennae are much longer than the carapace + rostrum. Note that one of the first antennae is broken. Also note the large paddle-like pleopods, one pair of which is extended in this photo. Photo by Dave Cowles July 2008

This closeup of the side of the abdomen shows the distinctive stripes, and also the fact that in this shrimp, as in all Caridean shrimp, the pleuron of the second abdominal segment overlaps that of the first and third segment.

The dorsal spines on the carapace are only on the front half of the carapace and the rostrum.

The spines on the rostrum are found nearly out to the end--not just on the basal part. Note that ventral spines also are found nearly out to the end.

Pandalopsis dispar captured at about 70 m depth in San Juan Channel. Total length (telson to rostrum) 15 cm. (Photo by: Dave Cowles, July 2008)

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