Family: |
Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 9.9 cm TL (female) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic and Eastern Pacific: from Mexico to Peru. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Total length range: 2.7 to 5.0 cm (male); 3.6 to 9.9 cm (female). Carapace length range: 0.6 to 1.1 cm (male); 0.8 to 2.5 cm (female) (Ref. 8). This is a benthic species found in sandy bottoms (Ref. 83922). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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