Taxon or trade identification
Neocaridina koreana — Wild species; Neocaridina.
Appearance / taxonomic evidence
Molecularly distinct species found among introduced lineages in the 2024 Japanese study
Wild distribution or documented breeder region
Treated as non-indigenous in sampled Japanese populations, not a novel cherry grade
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
- Peer-reviewed molecular + morphological species study (2024) — Primary research
- Scientific nomenclature register — Taxonomic directory