Taxon or trade identification
Caridina mayamareenae — Wild species; Caridina.
Appearance / taxonomic evidence
Lacustrine Caridina described in 2021; observed hiding in empty snail shells
Wild distribution or documented breeder region
Lake Poso only; ecological microhabitat reported
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
- Integrative Lake Poso revision including original new species descriptions — Primary research