Banana Prawn
Penaeus merguiensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePenaeus merguiensis
Other namesBanana Shrimp, White Banana Prawn
SizeUp to 24 cm (9.44 in)
WeightUp to .05 kg (.110 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Penaeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to offshore waters, estuaries, mangroves, bays & offshore amongst sandy, silty & muddy bottoms
Depth Range1 - 50 m (3 - 164 ft)
