How deep does the Coarse Shrimp live?

The Coarse Shrimp (Megokris granulosus) is typically found at 5–81 m.

How big does the Coarse Shrimp get?

The Coarse Shrimp grows to about 11.2 cm.

Coarse Shrimp

Megokris granulosus

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 5–81 m
Max size: 11.2 cm

A small penaeid shrimp of mud, hard sand and rocky bottoms, the coarse shrimp grows to about nine centimetres, with females well ahead of males. It is far more active by night, ranging from five metres down to around eighty. Its shell carries the rough granular texture that names it.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377464.

FAQ

How deep does the Coarse Shrimp live?: The Coarse Shrimp (Megokris granulosus) is typically found at 5–81 m.
How big does the Coarse Shrimp get?: The Coarse Shrimp grows to about 11.2 cm.