Western School Shrimp
Metapenaeus dalli
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 9–33 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
A school shrimp of soft bottoms and shallow brackish water, it lives between about 9 and 33 metres and gathers in fair numbers near river mouths. Its larvae graze on microscopic algae before the adults settle to forage over muddy ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Metapenaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western School Shrimp live?
- The Western School Shrimp (Metapenaeus dalli) is typically found at 9–33 m.
- How big does the Western School Shrimp get?
- The Western School Shrimp grows to about 6.5 cm.