How deep does the Baltic Prawn live?

The Baltic Prawn (Palaemon adspersus) is typically found at 0–10 m.

How big does the Baltic Prawn get?

The Baltic Prawn grows to about 8 cm.

Baltic Prawn

Palaemon adspersus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–10 m
Max size: 8 cm

The Baltic prawn lives along the shallow littoral among algae, rarely below 10 metres, and shrugs off big swings in salinity. An omnivore that picks at whatever the bottom offers, it has been carried far beyond its home and now lives in the Caspian and Aral seas.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palaemonidae › Palaemon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107613.

FAQ

How deep does the Baltic Prawn live?: The Baltic Prawn (Palaemon adspersus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
How big does the Baltic Prawn get?: The Baltic Prawn grows to about 8 cm.