How deep does the Bird Shrimp live?

The Bird Shrimp (Metapenaeus lysianassa) is typically found at 5–9 m.

How big does the Bird Shrimp get?

The Bird Shrimp grows to about 5.5 cm.

Bird Shrimp

Metapenaeus lysianassa

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 5–9 m
Max size: 5.5 cm

A small shrimp of shallow coastal water, it lives between about 5 and 9 metres and shelters among seagrass and mangrove in mud, sand and shell. Young ones grow up on intertidal mud flats before moving out to forage over the soft bottom.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210398.

FAQ

How deep does the Bird Shrimp live?: The Bird Shrimp (Metapenaeus lysianassa) is typically found at 5–9 m.
How big does the Bird Shrimp get?: The Bird Shrimp grows to about 5.5 cm.