Red Spot King Prawn
Melicertus longistylus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Melicertus longistylus
Family
Crustaceans / Penaeidae
Size
Up to 15 cm (5.9 in)
Weight
Up to .035 kg (.077 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal to deeper ocean waters amongst sandy areas often near reef
Depth Range
0 - 55 m (180 ft)
