Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Target rock shrimp
Size:
Target rock shrimp have a maximum body length of 4.2 inches (10.4 centimeters).
Diet:
These shrimp eat bivalves like scallops, clams and oysters. They also eat other crustaceans.
Range & Habitat:
In the eastern central Pacific Ocean, target rock shrimp can be found over sandy or muddy bottom habitats.
Details:
Target rock shrimp are named for their hard, armor-like exoskeletons. They can range from red and gray to brown and black. They have two sharp, tooth-like structures in the front and a large black dot on either side of the head. They can be found down to 456 feet (139 meters) deep.