Metapenaeus alcocki [Metapenaeus alcocki]
Description
This species is a benthic shrimp that typically lives close to the bottom, where it forages among sand and detritus. Underwater, divers might notice it as a quick, shrimp-like silhouette that disappears into the substrate when approached. With good visibility and careful finning, you may catch brief views of its movement along the seafloor.
Where To See Metapenaeus alcocki
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Penaeid Shrimps
Penaeidae
|
| Genus |
Metapenaeus Shrimps
Metapenaeus
|
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