How deep does the Shiba Shrimp live?

The Shiba Shrimp (Metapenaeus joyneri) is typically found at 0–20 m.

How big does the Shiba Shrimp get?

The Shiba Shrimp grows to about 11 cm.

Shiba Shrimp

Metapenaeus joyneri

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–20 m
Max size: 11 cm

A small penaeid shrimp of shallow coastal mud, the shiba shrimp grows to about eleven centimetres and stays above twenty metres. It feeds as an omnivore, taking small crustaceans and molluscs from the bottom. It is netted across East Asian waters.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377538.

FAQ

How deep does the Shiba Shrimp live?: The Shiba Shrimp (Metapenaeus joyneri) is typically found at 0–20 m.
How big does the Shiba Shrimp get?: The Shiba Shrimp grows to about 11 cm.