Banana Prawn
Penaeus merguiensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Penaeus merguiensis
Other names
Banana Shrimp, White Banana Prawn
Size
Up to 24 cm (9.44 in)
Weight
Up to .05 kg (.110 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to offshore waters, estuaries, mangroves, bays & offshore amongst sandy, silty & muddy bottoms
Depth Range
1 - 50 m (3 - 164 ft)
