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Metapenaeopsis lamellata (De Haan, 1844)
This species is found in sandy areas, bottom corals on muddy and sandy substrates; often buried in the substrate with only its beautiful eyes protruding. It is mainly seen on night dives.It is usually seen solitary on sand or in small schools in reef crevices.
Size: 6 cm (male) and 10 cm (female); with prominent dentate rostrum.
Synonymised names:
Penaeus lamellatus De Haan, 1844 [in De Haan, 1833-1850] (basionym)
This species is found in sandy areas, bottom corals on muddy and sandy substrates; often buried in the substrate with only its beautiful eyes protruding. It is mainly seen on night dives.It is usually seen solitary on sand or in small schools in reef crevices.
Size: 6 cm (male) and 10 cm (female); with prominent dentate rostrum.
Synonymised names:
Penaeus lamellatus De Haan, 1844 [in De Haan, 1833-1850] (basionym)