Southern Pink Shrimp
Penaeus notialis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 3–720 m
- Max size: 20 cm
A pink shrimp of West African coasts, it lives on muddy and sandy bottoms from shallow water down to several hundred metres, gathering thickest between ten and seventy five metres. Its young grow up in estuaries and lagoons before moving offshore, and it supports busy local fisheries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809222.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Pink Shrimp live?
- The Southern Pink Shrimp (Penaeus notialis) is typically found at 3–720 m.
- How big does the Southern Pink Shrimp get?
- The Southern Pink Shrimp grows to about 20 cm.