QUICK FACT: A vivid red shrimp found in the unique, ancient Malili lake system, an evolutionary laboratory!

THREATS: Invasive species, pollution, and collection for the aquarium trade.

IMPORTANCE: Recycles nutrients and supports the base of the food web in ancient lake ecosystems.

Photo credit: Dirk Blankenhaus

QUICK FACT: A vivid red shrimp found in the unique, ancient Malili lake system, an evolutionary laboratory!

THREATS: Invasive species, pollution, and collection for the aquarium trade.

IMPORTANCE: Recycles nutrients and supports the base of the food web in ancient lake ecosystems.

Photo credit: Dirk Blankenhaus