First record of Synalpheus Africanus crosnier & forest, 1965 (Caridea, Alpheidae) in the Egyptian mediterranean coast

Abstract

The snapping shrimp Synalpheus africanus Crosnier & Forest, 1965 is recorded for the first time in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast. During August and September 2018, specimens were accidentally collected from the associated fouling communities of the Eastern Harbor of Alexandria city, Egypt. It is the second species of genus Synalpheus Spence Bate, 1888 to be recorded in the Egyptian Mediterranean waters. A brief re-description with illustrative photos, distribution, and remarks for discrimination from other recorded alpheid shrimps are provided.