Metapenaeus anchistus [Metapenaeus anchistus]
Description
Metapenaeus anchistus is a bottom-dwelling shrimp that tends to stay near sandy or muddy areas. Divers may see it as a small prawn that scuttles away from light and bubbles, often reappearing a short distance away before vanishing again. It’s most noticeable when you slow down and scan the substrate for subtle movement.
Where To See Metapenaeus anchistus
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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