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Pleoticus robustus (Smith, 1885) Royal red shrimp |
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| Family: | Solenoceridae (solenocerid shrimps) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed); 22.5 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 180 - 1850 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: USA to French Guiana. Tropical to temperate. | |||
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| Biology: | Maximum carapace length: 4.2 cm (male); 6.15 cm (female; Ref. 86). Minimum depth from Ref. 106927. Lives in the continental shelf from depths of 180 to 730 m; abundant from depths of 250 to 475 m. Inhabits mud, sand, muddy sand, or white calcareous mud (Ref. 106927). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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