Family: |
Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) |
Max. size: |
13.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 90 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: East Africa to Pakistan and India. Introduced in the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref.103562. From edge subtidal (Ref. 801) to depths of 90 m on bottom mud or sandy mud substrates (Ref. 8). Juveniles inhabit nearshore and adults deeper water usually less than 50 m (Ref. 801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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