Atlantic Seabob
Xiphopenaeus kroyeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 17 cm
A heavily fished prawn of the western Atlantic, the Atlantic seabob lives over muddy and sandy bottoms in waters shallower than seventy metres. It is most abundant near shore and gathers in river estuaries where the water turns brackish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Xiphopenaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 377690.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Seabob live?
- The Atlantic Seabob (Xiphopenaeus kroyeri) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- How big does the Atlantic Seabob get?
- The Atlantic Seabob grows to about 17 cm.