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Pandalus jordani Rathbun, 1902 Ocean shrimp |
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| Family: | Pandalidae (pandalid shrimps) | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm CL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 36 - 457 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific and Northwest Atlantic: Alaska to Baja California, Mexico. Tropical to temperate. | |||
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| Biology: | The Oregon pink shrimp fishery of this species has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (http://www.msc.org/) as well-managed and sustainable (http://www.msc.org/html/content_1433.htm). Found on green mud or mixed mud and sand bottoms. Can tolerate bottom water salinities ranging from 28.69-34.64 parts per thousand. Males are found in shallower areas (commonly 75-128 m) than females during first 6 months of the year and there is mixing during the remaining half of the year (Ref. 82469). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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