How deep does the Sao Paulo Shrimp live?

The Sao Paulo Shrimp (Penaeus paulensis) is typically found at 1–130 m.

How big does the Sao Paulo Shrimp get?

The Sao Paulo Shrimp grows to about 18 cm.

Sao Paulo Shrimp

Penaeus paulensis

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–130 m
Max size: 18 cm

A penaeid shrimp reaching about 18 centimetres, it spends adulthood offshore where it spawns, while the young drift inshore to settle on algal and seagrass beds. Juveniles feed on plant material in shallow estuaries before moving back out to deeper water.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809223.

FAQ

How deep does the Sao Paulo Shrimp live?: The Sao Paulo Shrimp (Penaeus paulensis) is typically found at 1–130 m.
How big does the Sao Paulo Shrimp get?: The Sao Paulo Shrimp grows to about 18 cm.