Metapenaeus dalli [Metapenaeus dalli]
Description
Metapenaeus dalli is commonly associated with sandy or muddy habitats where it hunts for small prey and organic particles. Divers might see it moving along the bottom in short runs, often staying low and close to the substrate to avoid detection.
Where To See Metapenaeus dalli
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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