
Carribean Shrimp
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Specification | Details |
Scientific Name | Penaeus notialis |
Common Name | Caribbean Shrimp |
Body Length | Up to 20 cm (8 inches) |
Weight | Typically around 20–30 grams |
Color | Pale pink to light brown, with darker stripes |
Antennae Length | Long and slender |
Eyes | Large, well-developed |
Body | Segmented with a smooth exoskeleton |
Tail | Long and muscular, used for swimming |
Legs | Five pairs of walking legs |
Habitat | Coastal waters, estuaries, and reefs |
Diet | Omnivorous, feeding on plankton, detritus, and small organisms |