Redspot King Prawn
Penaeus longistylus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 14.8 cm
The redspot king prawn lives over sand and reef bottom from the shallows down to about 55 metres, and will rise into the water column rather than stay pinned to the floor. It grows to around fifteen centimetres across temperate and tropical seas.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809239.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redspot King Prawn live?
- The Redspot King Prawn (Penaeus longistylus) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- How big does the Redspot King Prawn get?
- The Redspot King Prawn grows to about 14.8 cm.