Family Chirocephalidae
Chirocephalidae is a family in the order Anostraca. Browse 4 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Chirocephalidae (4)
Knobbedlip Fairy Shrimp
Eubranchipus bundyi
Eubranchipus bundyi, the knobbedlip fairy shrimp, is a species of fairy shrimp in the genus Eubranchipus. It is the most common species of fairy shrimp throughout much of its northern North American range.
Oregon Fairy Shrimp
Eubranchipus oregonus
Found only in vernal pools, at risk and endangered in many regions, eggs can lie dormant through drought, and are thought to be dispersed by waterfowl.
Ethologist Fairy Shrimp
Eubranchipus serratus
Eubranchipus serratus, the ethologist fairy shrimp, is a species of branchiopod in the family Chirocephalidae. It is found in North America.
Springtime Fairy Shrimp
Eubranchipus vernalis
Eubranchipus vernalis, known generally as the eastern fairy shrimp or springtime fairy shrimp, is a species of brine shrimp or fairy shrimp in the family Chirocephalidae. It is found in North America.