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Caridina caerulea

Endemic freshwater lake Caridina described in the earlier lake fauna revision

Taxon or trade identification

Caridina caerulea — Wild species; Caridina.

Appearance / taxonomic evidence

Endemic freshwater lake Caridina described in the earlier lake fauna revision

Wild distribution or documented breeder region

Lake Poso only

Lineage and species identification

Endemic taxon in a fragile freshwater ecosystem, NOT Bee/Tiger/Taiwan Bee breeding lineage. No collection, capture advice or undocumented commercial supply status; prioritize conservation and the cited original taxonomic work.

Breeding, husbandry and authentication

For scientific taxa, do not assume that commercial Cherry, Bee, Tiger or Boa water chemistry or mating patterns apply. Confirm habitat and reproductive mode with primary literature and specimen-based identification. For captive trade strains, request breeder-specific generations, sexed parents, stable water logs and records of culls and re-selection. Avoid wild collection and release of nonnative shrimp.

Claim-level sources and confidence