How deep does the Kuruma Prawn live?

The Kuruma Prawn (Penaeus japonicus) is typically found at 0–90 m.

How big does the Kuruma Prawn get?

The Kuruma Prawn grows to about 20 cm.

Kuruma Prawn

Penaeus japonicus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–90 m
Max size: 20 cm

A handsomely banded prawn of sandy mud bottoms, the kuruma is one of the most farmed shrimp in the world. It ranges from the shoreline down to about ninety metres in warm temperate to tropical seas, and feeds as an opportunist on whatever small prey it turns up.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809214.

FAQ

How deep does the Kuruma Prawn live?: The Kuruma Prawn (Penaeus japonicus) is typically found at 0–90 m.
How big does the Kuruma Prawn get?: The Kuruma Prawn grows to about 20 cm.