How deep does the Bent Mysid Shrimp live?

The Bent Mysid Shrimp (Praunus flexuosus) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Bent Mysid Shrimp

Praunus flexuosus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–5 m

The bent mysid shrimp swarms through the shallow littoral, sheltering among bladderwrack and eelgrass and in crevices along rocky and sandy shores. These near transparent shrimp drift in loose schools, a staple food for many shoreline fishes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Mysida › Mysidae › Praunus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 120177.

FAQ

How deep does the Bent Mysid Shrimp live?: The Bent Mysid Shrimp (Praunus flexuosus) is typically found at 0–5 m.