How deep does the Kadal Shrimp live?

The Kadal Shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsoni) is typically found at 1–37 m.

How big does the Kadal Shrimp get?

The Kadal Shrimp grows to about 11.8 cm.

Kadal Shrimp

Metapenaeus dobsoni

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–37 m
Max size: 11.8 cm

A small penaeid shrimp of mangroves and muddy bottoms, the kadal shrimp handles a wide swing of salinity from nearly fresh to saltier than the open sea. It shelters among shells and roots in shallow water down to about thirty seven metres, growing to roughly twelve centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210394.

FAQ

How deep does the Kadal Shrimp live?: The Kadal Shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsoni) is typically found at 1–37 m.
How big does the Kadal Shrimp get?: The Kadal Shrimp grows to about 11.8 cm.