Deep-Water Rose Shrimp
Parapenaeus longirostris
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 20–828 m
- Max size: 16 cm
A pink shrimp of the continental slope, the deepwater rose shrimp ranges over mud and muddy sand and supports major trawl fisheries. Juveniles settle around 100 metres while larger adults stay below 350 metres, down past 800 metres. It grows to about 16 centimetres and feeds on small bottom animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Parapenaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107109.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deep-Water Rose Shrimp live?
- The Deep-Water Rose Shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris) is typically found at 20–828 m.
- How big does the Deep-Water Rose Shrimp get?
- The Deep-Water Rose Shrimp grows to about 16 cm.