How deep does the Shrimp live?

The Shrimp (Robustosergia regalis) is typically found at 0–2000 m.

Shrimp

Robustosergia regalis

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–2000 m

A deep water shrimp of the open ocean, this sergestid drifts through the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones, ranging from near the surface down to about 2,000 metres. Like its relatives it carries light organs that help it blend into the faint glow filtering from above.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Sergestidae › Robustosergia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1056519.

FAQ

How deep does the Shrimp live?: The Shrimp (Robustosergia regalis) is typically found at 0–2000 m.