White Shrimp

White-Shrimp

Common name : Grey shrimp, Lake shrimp

Scientific name : Litopenaeus setiferus

Family : Penaeidae

Native to : Atlantic Coast of North America and the Gulf of Mexico

Conservation status : Not Evaluated

The white shrimp is bluish white with a tinge of pinkon the sides. They are 197 mm long with antennaethat are three times the length of their bodies. It isan omnivore, feeding on seagrass and detritus.Spawning occurs in warm waters up to a depth of

9 metres within 9 km from the shoreline. Lifespan is 1-2 years.

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