How deep does the Spiny Shrimp live?

The Spiny Shrimp (Pontophilus spinosus) is typically found at 20–1550 m.

How big does the Spiny Shrimp get?

The Spiny Shrimp grows to about 5.2 cm.

Spiny Shrimp

Pontophilus spinosus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 20–1550 m
Max size: 5.2 cm

The spiny shrimp ranges from about 20 metres down to roughly 1,550 metres across the continental shelf and upper slope. Growing to about 5 centimetres, it works the bottom for food and is named for the rough spines covering its shell.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Crangonidae › Pontophilus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107564.

FAQ

How deep does the Spiny Shrimp live?: The Spiny Shrimp (Pontophilus spinosus) is typically found at 20–1550 m.
How big does the Spiny Shrimp get?: The Spiny Shrimp grows to about 5.2 cm.