Red Spot King Prawn
Melicertus longistylus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMelicertus longistylus
SizeUp to 15 cm (5.9 in)
WeightUp to .035 kg (.077 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Penaeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to deeper ocean waters amongst sandy areas often near reef
Depth Range0 - 55 m (180 ft)
