Northern Brown Shrimp
Penaeus aztecus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 19.5 cm
A burrowing shrimp that beds down in muddy or sandy bottoms, sometimes mixed with clay and broken shell, from the shallows to around 200 metres. Adults live offshore while the young grow up in estuaries, and it reaches about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809216.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Brown Shrimp live?
- The Northern Brown Shrimp (Penaeus aztecus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Northern Brown Shrimp get?
- The Northern Brown Shrimp grows to about 19.5 cm.