Horned krill shrimp Meganyctiphanes norvegica
Meganyctiphanes norvegica marine krill
Horned krill shrimp close-up
Meganyctiphanes norvegica in water
Horned krill species macro view
Horned krill shrimp Meganyctiphanes norvegica
Meganyctiphanes norvegica marine krill
Horned krill shrimp close-up
Meganyctiphanes norvegica in water
Horned krill species macro view

Horned Krill Shrimp (Meganyctiphanes norvegica)

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Live Horned Krill Shrimp (Meganyctiphanes norvegica)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.

The Horned Krill Shrimp (Meganyctiphanes norvegica) is a striking, transparent red crustacean commonly found in the open waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized by its elongated body and small “horn-like” rostrum, this species plays an essential role in the marine food web as a primary food source for fish, seabirds, and whales. Sustainably collected by dip net from offshore currents, each specimen offers an opportunity to observe this key planktonic species up close. Ideal for marine biology labs, plankton ecology demonstrations, or aquarium study, Horned Krill Shrimp provide a vivid glimpse into the dynamic world of pelagic life.

Key Facts:
Common name: Horned krill shrimp
Scientific name: Meganyctiphanes norvegica
Locations: Open ocean, where currents drop off
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Red and transparent
Size: 1” – 2”
Collected: By dip net
Quantity: Sold by the each
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

Live Horned Krill Shrimp (Meganyctiphanes norvegica)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.

The Horned Krill Shrimp (Meganyctiphanes norvegica) is a striking, transparent red crustacean commonly found in the open waters of the Gulf of Maine. Recognized by its elongated body and small “horn-like” rostrum, this species plays an essential role in the marine food web as a primary food source for fish, seabirds, and whales. Sustainably collected by dip net from offshore currents, each specimen offers an opportunity to observe this key planktonic species up close. Ideal for marine biology labs, plankton ecology demonstrations, or aquarium study, Horned Krill Shrimp provide a vivid glimpse into the dynamic world of pelagic life.

Key Facts:
Common name: Horned krill shrimp
Scientific name: Meganyctiphanes norvegica
Locations: Open ocean, where currents drop off
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Red and transparent
Size: 1” – 2”
Collected: By dip net
Quantity: Sold by the each
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

A jar of horned krill shrimp.

A jar of horned krill shrimp.

Tidepool Tim says, "Horned krill shrimp are zooplankton (zoo=animal, plankton=they can't swim against water current). They live at the mercy of ocean currents! The Eastern Maine Coastal Current delivers water, krill, and their food (phytoplankton) from the deep waters of the Gulf of Maine. The current also carries abundant dissolved nitrate and phosphates which feed the phytoplankton!

While they can't swim against currents, zooplankton do have control over their position in the water column. During the day they tend to stay in deep water where they're safer from large predators. At night they rise to the surface and graze on phytoplankton (plant particles suspended in the water)."

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