African Mud Shrimp
Solenocera africana
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 25–774 m
- Max size: 14 cm
The African mud shrimp works sand and mud bottoms mostly between 50 and 450 metres, with the young gathering shallower around 50 to 100 metres. Growing to about 14 centimetres, it preys on worms, small crustaceans, and molluscs along the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Solenoceridae › Solenocera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107118.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Mud Shrimp live?
- The African Mud Shrimp (Solenocera africana) is typically found at 25–774 m.
- How big does the African Mud Shrimp get?
- The African Mud Shrimp grows to about 14 cm.