Metapenaeopsis rosea Racek & Dall, 1965
Pink velvet shrimp
Metapenaeopsis rosea
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 7 - 29 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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