How deep does the Orange Shrimp live?

The Orange Shrimp (Atypopenaeus formosus) is typically found at 2–15 m.

How big does the Orange Shrimp get?

The Orange Shrimp grows to about 7.5 cm.

Orange Shrimp

Atypopenaeus formosus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 2–15 m
Max size: 7.5 cm

A small orange shrimp of shallow coastal flats, it lives on sandy mud and mud bottoms between about 2 and 15 metres. Females run a little larger than males, and like other penaeids it scavenges organic matter and small prey from the seabed.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377415.

FAQ

How deep does the Orange Shrimp live?: The Orange Shrimp (Atypopenaeus formosus) is typically found at 2–15 m.
How big does the Orange Shrimp get?: The Orange Shrimp grows to about 7.5 cm.