Indian White Prawn
Penaeus indicus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 20.5 cm
A prawn of muddy and sandy coastal bottoms, it grows to about 21 cm and tolerates very salty water. The young grow up in mangrove creeks and estuaries before moving offshore to the open sea as adults, down to about 90 m.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809203.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian White Prawn live?
- The Indian White Prawn (Penaeus indicus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- How big does the Indian White Prawn get?
- The Indian White Prawn grows to about 20.5 cm.