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Target rock shrimp

Sicyonia penicillata

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Target rock shrimp can swim up to 456 feet (139 meters) deep.

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.