Minstrel Shrimp
Metapenaeopsis hilarula
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 15–120 m
- Max size: 5.7 cm
A small shrimp of muddy and sandy bottoms, it lives between about 15 and 120 metres on the open seabed. Females grow a little larger than males, and like other penaeids it forages over the sediment for small prey and detritus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Metapenaeopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220269.
FAQ
- How deep does the Minstrel Shrimp live?
- The Minstrel Shrimp (Metapenaeopsis hilarula) is typically found at 15–120 m.
- How big does the Minstrel Shrimp get?
- The Minstrel Shrimp grows to about 5.7 cm.