Branchinella spp. 
Group:
Crustaceans
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Australia, United States
Status/Date(s) Listed as Endangered:
  Scientific Name Status Listing Date Range
1. Branchinella alachuaEN-IUCN1996United States
2. Branchinella apophysataVU-IUCN1996Australia
3. Branchinella basispinaVU-IUCN1996Australia
4. Branchinella denticulataVU-IUCN1996Australia
5. Branchinella lithacaCR-IUCN1996United States
6. Branchinella simplexVU-IUCN1996Australia
7. Branchinella wellardiVU-IUCN1996Australia


Species/Common Names:
Branchinella alachua
Peninsula Fairy Shrimp
Branchinella apophysata
Branchinella basispina
Branchinella denticulata
Branchinella lithaca
Stone Mountain Fairy Shrimp
Branchinella simplex
Brine Shrimp
Branchinella wellardi

Facts Summary:
Branchinella is a genus of crustaceans of concern and found in the following area(s): Australia, United States.


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