Metapenaeus brevicornis (Milne-Edwards, 1837)
Yellow shrimp
Metapenaeus brevicornis
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  15.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 4 - 90 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from Pakistan to Vietnam and Borneo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Juveniles are found in mangrove inlets, intertidal and subtidal edge of mud flats, near inshore and far inshore waters (Ref. 121464). Found in seagrass, sand and among shells (Ref. 121467).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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