Western White Shrimp
Penaeus occidentalis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 2–160 m
- Max size: 22 cm
A white shrimp of soft muddy bottoms that shifts habitat as it grows, with juveniles maturing in estuaries before adults move out to sea down to about twenty metres. It works the bottom as a scavenger and omnivore, taking detritus and whatever small prey it finds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809208.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western White Shrimp live?
- The Western White Shrimp (Penaeus occidentalis) is typically found at 2–160 m.
- How big does the Western White Shrimp get?
- The Western White Shrimp grows to about 22 cm.