Triops mauritanicus

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 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).

Subspecies
This species is divided into two subspecies:
 * Triops mauritanicus mauritanicus
 * Triops mauritanicus simplex