Metapenaeus alcocki George & Rao, 1968
Fire shrimp
Metapenaeus alcocki
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  9.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.7 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: India.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Total length: 4.4 to 8.7 cm (female). Carapace length: 2.3 cm (male); 1.1 to 1.9 cm (female) (Ref. 8).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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