Metapenaeopsis toloensis Hall, 1962
Tolo velvet shrimp
Metapenaeopsis toloensis
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 362 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Arabian Sea and Maldives to New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum carapace length: 2.4 cm (Ref. 8). On muddy or sandy substrates (Ref. 99823).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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