4 photos - 3 species


Heteropenaeus longimanus

Longarm prawn

 Maximum length: 8 cm

Maximum depth: 4 - 20 m

Swimming at night, hunting shrimps.

Photos 1 - 2 Johnny: Bangka Island North - Sulawesi


Metapenaeopsis aegyptia

Egyptian prawn

 Maximum length: 8 cm

Active at night on sandy ground, the eyes reflect the light.

Photo 1 Johnny: Hurghada Egypt


Penaeus latisulcatus

Western king prawn

 Maximum length: 10 cm

Colouring is adapted to the sandy soil.

Reflective eyes on long stalks.

It is nocturnal.

Photo 1 Johnny: El Quesir Hurghada