How deep does the Banana Prawn live?

The Banana Prawn (Penaeus merguiensis) is typically found at 10–55 m.

How big does the Banana Prawn get?

The Banana Prawn grows to about 24 cm.

Banana Prawn

Penaeus merguiensis

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 10–55 m
Max size: 24 cm

A prawn of muddy and sandy bottoms from ten to fifty five metres, the banana prawn supports major trawl fisheries across its range. The young grow up in mangrove creeks and on intertidal mudflats before moving offshore as adults.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809204.

FAQ

How deep does the Banana Prawn live?: The Banana Prawn (Penaeus merguiensis) is typically found at 10–55 m.
How big does the Banana Prawn get?: The Banana Prawn grows to about 24 cm.