Western King Prawn
Melicertus latisulcatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameMelicertus latisulcatus
Other namesSpencer Gulf Prawn, Western King Shrimp
SizeUp to 19 cm (7.5 in)
WeightUp to .060 kg (.132 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Penaeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to deeper ocean waters amongst sandy, silty & muddy bottoms often near seagrass
Depth Range0 - 80 m (262 ft)
