Triops mauritanicus
| Triops mauritanicus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota | 
| Kingdom: | Animalia | 
| Phylum: | Arthropoda | 
| Class: | Branchiopoda | 
| Order: | Notostraca | 
| Family: | Triopsidae | 
| Genus: | Triops | 
| Species: | T. mauritanicus | 
| Binomial name | |
| Triops mauritanicus Ghigi, 1921 | |
Triops mauritanicus is a species of tadpole shrimp, found in Southern Spain and Morocco. This species of Triops can grow to 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 in) and can be expected to live for 90-120 days on average. This species can be usually found in arid areas and are sometimes sold in kits (although Triops longicaudatus is the most commonly sold triops).