How deep does the Aviu Shrimp live?

The Aviu Shrimp (Acetes americanus) is typically found at 0–42 m.

Aviu Shrimp

Acetes americanus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–42 m

A tiny, almost transparent shrimp that swims in dense swarms through shallow coastal water, the aviu shrimp drifts in the upper open sea down to about 40 metres. Shrimps of this kind are netted in huge numbers and dried or fermented into paste.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Sergestidae › Acetes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158344.

FAQ

How deep does the Aviu Shrimp live?: The Aviu Shrimp (Acetes americanus) is typically found at 0–42 m.