Metapenaeus suluensis [Metapenaeus suluensis]
Description
This shrimp species is typically associated with coastal and seafloor habitats where it feeds along the bottom. Divers may notice it as a small, pale-to-translucent crustacean that flicks away into the sediment when disturbed.
Where To See Metapenaeus suluensis
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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