Melicertus marginatus (Randall, 1840) Aloha prawn |
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Family: | Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) | |||
Max. size: | 20.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Subtidal (Ref. 106854). Occurs at depths from 0 to 300 m (juveniles at shallower depths while adults in deeper depths). Bottom sand or mud and sand (Ref. 8). Can be pelagic, i.e. recorded in the water column (Ref. 106854). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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