How deep does the Speckled Shrimp live?

The Speckled Shrimp (Metapenaeus monoceros) is typically found at 1–170 m.

How big does the Speckled Shrimp get?

The Speckled Shrimp grows to about 19.9 cm.

Speckled Shrimp

Metapenaeus monoceros

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–170 m
Max size: 19.9 cm

A shrimp of sandy mud bottoms that ranges from the shallows down past 100 metres, it buries itself by day and comes out to forage at night. It feeds on a broad mix of crustaceans, worms, molluscs, small fish, algae and detritus, and ranks among the important catch in coastal fisheries.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Metapenaeus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107107.

FAQ

How deep does the Speckled Shrimp live?: The Speckled Shrimp (Metapenaeus monoceros) is typically found at 1–170 m.
How big does the Speckled Shrimp get?: The Speckled Shrimp grows to about 19.9 cm.