Pontophilus spinosus (Leach, 1815)
Spiny shrimp
Pontophilus spinosus
photo by Tiralongo, Francesco

Family:  Crangonidae (crangonid shrimps)
Max. size:  5.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 1550 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 78235). Epibenthic (Ref. 87524). Benthopelagic (Ref. 79199). Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 105470) and upper slope (Ref. 78235). Benthos feeder (Ref. 107006).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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