Longarm Prawn (Heteropenaeus longimanus)

Also known as Ghost Shrimp, Longarm Shrimp, Longimanus Shrimp, Penaeid Shrimp

Description

Also known as Ghost Shrimp, Longarm Shrimp, Longimanus Shrimp, Penaeid Shrimp.

Found singly, on mud and sandy bottoms, often buried in the sand with just their eyes showing.
They feed on algae, fish and squid.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 4-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

These prawns are usually nocturnal, hiding in sand during the day.
They are edible prawns. Ref: x

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