Metapenaeus kutchensis [Metapenaeus kutchensis]
Description
Kutchensis shrimp are bottom-associated prawns that divers may encounter in areas with soft substrate and abundant detritus. They’re often most noticeable when they suddenly move or when a diver’s approach stirs up the sediment and reveals their presence.
Where To See Metapenaeus kutchensis
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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