Eastern King Prawn
Melicertus plebejus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Melicertus plebejus
Other names
Sand Prawn
Size
Up to 30 cm (11.8 in)
Weight
Up to .22 kg (.48 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to offshore waters amongst sandy, silty & muddy bottoms often in seagrass beds
Depth Range
1 - 220 m (3 - 721 ft)
