Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Pacific spotted shrimp
Size:
Females of this species are typically larger in size. They can grow up to 10.5 inches (27 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Spot prawns feed on worms, algae, sponges, mollusks and other shrimp.
Range & Habitat:
Spot prawn are deep dwelling creatures that inhabit rocky and sandy bottom areas throughout the northeast Pacific Ocean.
Details:
Spot prawns are orange-red in color with white stripes on their legs and antennae. They have long and slender bodies, muscular tails and small black eyes on top of their heads.