Metapenaeus dalli Racek, 1957
Western school shrimp
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Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 8.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 9 - 33 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
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Biology:  Subtidal, found on soft bottom (Ref. 106854). Found in shallow brackish waters in fair numbers (Ref. 10). Larvae feed on microalgae (Ref. 113363).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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