Whiteleg Shrimp
Penaeus vannamei
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–72 m
- Max size: 23 cm
The whiteleg shrimp is the most farmed shrimp in the world, raised in ponds across the tropics. In the wild adults live on muddy bottoms from the shore to about 72 metres, while the young grow up in estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809212.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiteleg Shrimp live?
- The Whiteleg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) is typically found at 0–72 m.
- How big does the Whiteleg Shrimp get?
- The Whiteleg Shrimp grows to about 23 cm.