How deep does the Kiddi Shrimp live?

The Kiddi Shrimp (Parapenaeopsis stylifera) is typically found at 20–90 m.

How big does the Kiddi Shrimp get?

The Kiddi Shrimp grows to about 12.6 cm.

Kiddi Shrimp

Parapenaeopsis stylifera

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 20–90 m
Max size: 12.6 cm

A small commercial prawn of muddy and sandy mud bottoms, the kiddi shrimp ranges from the coast down to about 90 metres, usually staying above 50. It is an omnivorous bottom feeder, taking crustaceans, molluscs, diatoms and detritus, and eats more once it reaches breeding age.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210408.

FAQ

How deep does the Kiddi Shrimp live?: The Kiddi Shrimp (Parapenaeopsis stylifera) is typically found at 20–90 m.
How big does the Kiddi Shrimp get?: The Kiddi Shrimp grows to about 12.6 cm.