How deep does the Aloha Prawn live?

The Aloha Prawn (Penaeus marginatus) is typically found at 0–300 m.

How big does the Aloha Prawn get?

The Aloha Prawn grows to about 20.5 cm.

Aloha Prawn

Penaeus marginatus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–300 m
Max size: 20.5 cm

A burrowing prawn of sand and mud bottoms, it ranges from the shoreline down to about 300 metres, with juveniles in the shallows and adults deeper. It will also rise into the water column at times, and grows to roughly 21 centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809226.

FAQ

How deep does the Aloha Prawn live?: The Aloha Prawn (Penaeus marginatus) is typically found at 0–300 m.
How big does the Aloha Prawn get?: The Aloha Prawn grows to about 20.5 cm.