Metapenaeus intermedius [Metapenaeus intermedius]
Description
This species is a common-looking member of the Metapenaeus group, usually encountered close to the seafloor. Divers may spot them as small, active prawns that move in short bursts while searching the substrate for food.
Where To See Metapenaeus intermedius
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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