Penaeus latisulcatus Kishinouye, 1896
Western king prawn
Penaeus latisulcatus
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed); 22 cm TL (female); max.weight: 60.0 g
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from Mozambique to Western Australia including Persian Gulf, Red Sea and Arabian Sea; then from North Korea down to Gulf of St. Vincent, South Australia.
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Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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