How deep does the Moyebi Shrimp live?

The Moyebi Shrimp (Metapenaeus moyebi) is typically found at 6–45 m.

How big does the Moyebi Shrimp get?

The Moyebi Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.

Moyebi Shrimp

Metapenaeus moyebi

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 6–45 m
Max size: 9.7 cm

A small shrimp of estuaries and near shore waters, the Moyebi shrimp lives on muddy and sandy bottoms down to around forty five metres. It shelters among seagrass, mangrove roots and shell beds, sifting the soft sediment for food.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210393.

FAQ

How deep does the Moyebi Shrimp live?: The Moyebi Shrimp (Metapenaeus moyebi) is typically found at 6–45 m.
How big does the Moyebi Shrimp get?: The Moyebi Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.