How deep does the Humpback Prawn live?

The Humpback Prawn (Metapenaeopsis lamellata) is typically found at 1–200 m.

How big does the Humpback Prawn get?

The Humpback Prawn grows to about 6.6 cm.

Humpback Prawn

Metapenaeopsis lamellata

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–200 m
Max size: 6.6 cm

A shrimp of muddy and sandy bottoms that also drifts up into open water, it ranges from shallow coastal flats down to about 200 metres. It forages over the seabed for small prey and detritus, and feeds the bottom fish that hunt across the sediment.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377499.

FAQ

How deep does the Humpback Prawn live?: The Humpback Prawn (Metapenaeopsis lamellata) is typically found at 1–200 m.
How big does the Humpback Prawn get?: The Humpback Prawn grows to about 6.6 cm.