How deep does the Stork Shrimp live?

The Stork Shrimp (Metapenaeus tenuipes) is typically found at 4–30 m.

How big does the Stork Shrimp get?

The Stork Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.

Stork Shrimp

Metapenaeus tenuipes

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 4–30 m
Max size: 9.7 cm

A coastal shrimp that moves between the open sea and brackish water, the stork shrimp ranges from the shoreline down to about thirty metres. It frequents lagoons and seagrass beds, sheltering among the blades on soft bottoms.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377544.

FAQ

How deep does the Stork Shrimp live?: The Stork Shrimp (Metapenaeus tenuipes) is typically found at 4–30 m.
How big does the Stork Shrimp get?: The Stork Shrimp grows to about 9.7 cm.