Torpedo Shrimp
Parapenaeopsis maxillipedo
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 9–11 m
- Max size: 12.1 cm
A small prawn of muddy inshore flats, the torpedo shrimp has juveniles that gather along the subtidal edge of mud banks near shore. Sleek and fast, it is an omnivorous bottom feeder that works soft sediment for small prey and detritus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Parapenaeopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210413.
FAQ
- How deep does the Torpedo Shrimp live?
- The Torpedo Shrimp (Parapenaeopsis maxillipedo) is typically found at 9–11 m.
- How big does the Torpedo Shrimp get?
- The Torpedo Shrimp grows to about 12.1 cm.