How deep does the Shrimp live?

The Shrimp (Processa sulcata) is typically found at 0–123 m.

Is the Shrimp dangerous to divers?

The Shrimp is harmless to divers.

Shrimp

Processa sulcata

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 0–123 m
For divers: safe

A small shrimp of shallow coastal bottoms, it works the seagrass and Sargassum belts from the intertidal down to a little over 100 metres. It scavenges and grazes its way across sandy mud and silty sand, taking whatever food it can pick up rather than hunting one prey.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Processidae › Processa

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 515416.

FAQ

How deep does the Shrimp live?: The Shrimp (Processa sulcata) is typically found at 0–123 m.
Is the Shrimp dangerous to divers?: The Shrimp is harmless to divers.