Melicertus marginatus (Randall, 1840)
Aloha prawn
Melicertus marginatus
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  20.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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