How deep does the Titi Shrimp live?

The Titi Shrimp (Protrachypene precipua) is typically found at 15–40 m.

How big does the Titi Shrimp get?

The Titi Shrimp grows to about 7.5 cm.

Titi Shrimp

Protrachypene precipua

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 15–40 m
Max size: 7.5 cm

A tiny shrimp of muddy coastal bottoms, it lives in shallow water between about 15 and 40 metres. Like most of its penaeid kin it works the sediment as an omnivore and detritus feeder, scavenging whatever organic matter settles to the bottom.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377569.

FAQ

How deep does the Titi Shrimp live?: The Titi Shrimp (Protrachypene precipua) is typically found at 15–40 m.
How big does the Titi Shrimp get?: The Titi Shrimp grows to about 7.5 cm.