Family: |
Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) |
Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.8 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: From Guatemala to Tumbes, Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum carapace length: 1.38 cm (male); 1.53 cm (female) (Ref. 8). Minimum depth from Ref. 8. This benthic species is found in muddy bottoms (Ref. 83922). In general, the majority of penaeids are omnivorous or detritus feeders (Ref. 105082). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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