Peregrine Shrimp
Metapenaeus stebbingi
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 1–90 m
- Max size: 13.9 cm
The peregrine shrimp lives on muddy and sandy mud bottoms from the shallow subtidal down to about ninety metres. The young stay nearshore while adults move into deeper water, usually shallower than fifty metres, and reach around fourteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Metapenaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107108.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peregrine Shrimp live?
- The Peregrine Shrimp (Metapenaeus stebbingi) is typically found at 1–90 m.
- How big does the Peregrine Shrimp get?
- The Peregrine Shrimp grows to about 13.9 cm.