Common Dragonshrimp

Dragonshrimp can be found near any large body of water, but are most often found near warm tropical coastlands. Most colonies stay in the same area for the majority of their lives, but a few migrating groups have been spotted.
Grow Dragonshrimp typically range in sizes relatively close to common house cats. The average Dragonshrimp will measure between 100 to 120 cm long from the tip of their tail to the tip of their snouts, with the tail taking up roughly half of the overall length. They grow from 30 to 40 cm high at the shoulder. They have short somewhat stubby legs with dexterous webbed toes used to pick food out of difficult places. While in water they use their tail to swim at fairly high speeds.
On land they are far less dexterous , and they do need to return to the water on a semi-regular basis to avoid dehydration.
Despite their mostly peaceful nature they have a quite impressive bite force, allowing them to get into clam and bones for food.

Omnivorous Opportunists
These omnivorous scavengers feed largely off of algae, seaweed, and scraps left behind by larger predators, they will however eat just about anything they can fit into their mouths. They also need a good amount of minerals for a healthy shell and captive or domesticated Dragonshrimp should be provided a saltlick.

Reproduction
Egg laying normally takes place in early spring in temperate areas but is often spread out through the warmer months of the year in tropical climates. The female Dragonshrimp will make a nest in a sheltered area, often burrowing under rocks and other debris to lay her eggs. Incubation takes about 10 weeks, with warmer temperature speeding up development. During this time the Dragonshrimp will remain in close proximity to there eggs and the whole group will defend them from potential threats.

Flock animals
Dragonshrimp are a highly social species, living in groups reaching high numbers when enough food and space is available. They're often found grooming each other and will bring back food to the weak and sick individuals of the colony. They're often found in symbiotic relationships with other marine animals, where they serve to remove various pests and parasites. If separated from its group, they've been known to bond with other animals driven by their need for a social group. They occasionally bond with people after being blown off course or washed onto shore by storms.

Variants
Coloration varies in different areas. Dragonshrimp are quick to adapt to their surroundings. They often differ in color depending on area.