Metapenaeus macleayi (Haswell, 1879)
Eastern school shrimp
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  16.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 22 - 37 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Juveniles are found in shallower water in marine and estuarine environment (Ref. 8).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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