Southern Brown Shrimp
Penaeus subtilis
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 1–190 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
A burrowing shrimp of muddy and shelly bottoms found between about one and 190 metres, active by day. Adults keep to the open sea while juveniles grow up in estuaries that can run saltier than the ocean itself.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809224.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Brown Shrimp live?
- The Southern Brown Shrimp (Penaeus subtilis) is typically found at 1–190 m.
- How big does the Southern Brown Shrimp get?
- The Southern Brown Shrimp grows to about 16.5 cm.