Taxon or trade identification
Neocaridina ketagalan — Wild species; Neocaridina.
Appearance / taxonomic evidence
Species described from northern Taiwan/Taipei using morphology plus mitochondrial 16S and COI
Wild distribution or documented breeder region
Taiwan-endemic described wild species; do not advertise as market red morph
Lineage and species identification
Record morphology, location/voucher identifiers, diagnostic male anatomy and at least COI data before authentication. Not a validated ornamental strain or known breeding-stock founder.
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
- Original description of N. saccam and N. ketagalan — Primary research
- Scientific nomenclature register — Taxonomic directory