How deep does the Fire Shrimp live?

The Fire Shrimp (Metapenaeus alcocki) is typically found at 3–12 m.

How big does the Fire Shrimp get?

The Fire Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.

Fire Shrimp

Metapenaeus alcocki

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 3–12 m
Max size: 9.7 cm

A small shrimp of shallow muddy and sandy bottoms, the fire shrimp lives from a few metres down to around a dozen. Females outgrow the males, and like other shrimps of its group it sifts the soft seabed for food.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210390.

FAQ

How deep does the Fire Shrimp live?: The Fire Shrimp (Metapenaeus alcocki) is typically found at 3–12 m.
How big does the Fire Shrimp get?: The Fire Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.