Western King Prawn
Penaeus latisulcatus
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 20 cm
A large prawn of open sandy and muddy seabeds down to about 80 metres, it grows to around 20 centimetres and hides by burrowing into the sand through the day. It comes out to feed at night, while its young shelter in seagrass and mangroves closer to shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809242.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western King Prawn live?
- The Western King Prawn (Penaeus latisulcatus) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- How big does the Western King Prawn get?
- The Western King Prawn grows to about 20 cm.