Amalopenaeus elegans Smith, 1882
photo by FAO

Family:  Benthesicymidae (benthesicymid shrimps)
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 5330 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean, Arctic and the Mediterranean. Subtropical to polar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Strict carnivore (Ref. 106105).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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