Green Tiger Prawn
Penaeus semisulcatus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 2–300 m
- Max size: 21.5 cm
A large prawn of mud and sandy bottoms, seagrass beds and mangroves, it ranges from a couple of metres down to about 300. It buries by day and feeds by night, gathering in small shoals, while the young settle out only among seagrass.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809237.
FAQ
- How deep does the Green Tiger Prawn live?
- The Green Tiger Prawn (Penaeus semisulcatus) is typically found at 2–300 m.
- How big does the Green Tiger Prawn get?
- The Green Tiger Prawn grows to about 21.5 cm.