How deep does the Pink Shrimp live?

The Pink Shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) is typically found at 0–330 m.

How big does the Pink Shrimp get?

The Pink Shrimp grows to about 26.9 cm.

Pink Shrimp

Penaeus duorarum

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–330 m
Max size: 26.9 cm

Pink shrimp spend their early life in shallow seagrass beds, then move offshore once they reach about 10 centimetres, eventually settling on firm mud and sandy bottoms as deep as 330 metres. They feed at night and reach around 27 centimetres, making them one of the larger prawns trawled in the western Atlantic.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809220.

FAQ

How deep does the Pink Shrimp live?: The Pink Shrimp (Penaeus duorarum) is typically found at 0–330 m.
How big does the Pink Shrimp get?: The Pink Shrimp grows to about 26.9 cm.