Family: |
Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed); 17 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 180 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Mexico to Peru and the Galapagos. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum carapace length: 5.6 cm (Ref. 8). Prefers mud and sandy mud bottoms (Refs. 8, 83922) (Ref. 8). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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