Integrative Taxonomy Detects Eight Species of Neocaridina on the Main Islands of Japan

In the main islands of Japan, besides the native freshwater shrimp Neocaridina denticulata, several other species of this genus are also present. The introduction of alien freshwater shrimp species can alter the local fauna through competitive exclusion and potential interbreeding. Accurate species identification is crucial for understanding invasion ecology and managing aquatic systems. This study presents the first comprehensive survey using an integrative approach to confirm the existence of at least eight Neocaridina species. Among them, four species are considered native, and four are assumed to be introduced.

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