| Family: |
Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: from Mexico to Peru. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Maximum carapace length: 5.9 cm (Ref. 8). Occurs at depths from 0 to 27m, common at 45 m, in bottom mud and clayey or sandy mud marine (adults) and estuarine (juveniles) environment. Subtropical to tropical climates (Ref. 8). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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