Blue Endeavour Prawn
Metapenaeus endeavouri
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMetapenaeus endeavouri
Other namesEndeavour Shrimp, Greasyback Shrimp
SizeUp to 17.5 cm (6.88 in)
WeightUp to .03 kg (.066 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Penaeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters in bays amongst seagrass beds over sandy, silty & muddy areas
Depth Range20 - 60 m (65 - 196 ft)
