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What are these? Saint Andrew/Kingston, Jamaica
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In Kingston and Saint Andrew, Jamaica, you’ve encountered two distinct aquatic species: a tide pool fish and a shrimp from a freshwater creek. While it appears you might have identified the second specimen as a ghost shrimp, confirming its native status in the Caribbean requires further investigation. To deepen your understanding of Jamaica's rich aquatic life, I recommend seeking out field guides or local resources that specialize in the region's biodiversity.
 | first picture is a fish in a tide pool on the beach, second photo is a shrimp found in a freshwater mountain creek in Jamaica. Sorry for such bad photos, my camera doesn’t focus well. And yes these were both found in Kingston / Saint Andrew parish. What are they, respectively? I figured the second one was some sort of ghost shrimp, but I’m unsure if they’re actually native to the caribbean. Besides that, can anyone point me to a guide on aquatic life in Jamaica? My family is from there and I hope to explore more of the aquatic life there [link] [comments] |
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