title: Triops mauritanicus
text: # 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 (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).
  
  ## Subspecies
  
  This species is divided into two subspecies:
  
  * Triops mauritanicus mauritanicus
  * Triops mauritanicus simplex
  