Palaemon serratus (Pennant, 1777) Common prawn |
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Family: | Palaemonidae (palaemonid shrimps) | |||
Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Black Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky and muddy bottoms in shallow waters to depths of about 40 m. Omnivorous, feeding on seaweeds and small crustaceans (Ref. 434). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | ||||
Country info: | C: Ref. 114189. |