How deep does the Blue Shrimp live?

The Blue Shrimp (Penaeus stylirostris) is typically found at 0–45 m.

How big does the Blue Shrimp get?

The Blue Shrimp grows to about 23 cm.

Blue Shrimp

Penaeus stylirostris

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–45 m
Max size: 23 cm

A blue shrimp that lives on muddy and clayey bottoms from the shoreline down to about forty five metres, with juveniles moving into estuaries. It reaches around twenty three centimetres and supports fisheries across warm coastal waters.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809211.

FAQ

How deep does the Blue Shrimp live?: The Blue Shrimp (Penaeus stylirostris) is typically found at 0–45 m.
How big does the Blue Shrimp get?: The Blue Shrimp grows to about 23 cm.