Metapenaeus dalli Racek, 1957 Western school shrimp |
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Family: | Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) | |||
Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.5 cm TL (female) | |||
Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 9 - 33 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Subtidal, found on soft bottom (Ref. 106854). Found in shallow brackish waters in fair numbers (Ref. 10). Larvae feed on microalgae (Ref. 113363). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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