Taxon or trade identification
Neocaridina palmata — Wild species; Neocaridina.
Appearance / taxonomic evidence
Male pleopod morphology and COI differentiate from denticulata and davidi
Wild distribution or documented breeder region
China-linked species, reported non-indigenous in parts of Japan; not White Pearl by default
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