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:
Rock shrimp get their name from their extremely hard exoskeletons. This species can range in color from red and gray to brown and black. They have one tooth, two antennae and a large black dot on both sides of their head.