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Metapenaeus alcocki George & Rao, 1968 Fire shrimp |
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| Family: | Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.7 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: India. | |||
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| Biology: | Total length: 4.4 to 8.7 cm (female). Carapace length: 2.3 cm (male); 1.1 to 1.9 cm (female) (Ref. 8). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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