Metapenaeopsis lamellata explained

Metapenaeopsis lamellata, commonly known as the humpback prawn or humpback shrimp, is a species of prawn in the genus Metapenaeopsis. It grows up to 6.6 cm in length.^[1]

Distribution

Metapenaeopsis lamellata is found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, from Japan through to Australia. It inhabits coral and sand at a depth of between 31 and 100 meters.^[2]

Interest to fisheries

This species is commercially fished in Japan, and is listed among the important species in the fisheries. Not of great commercial value.

Notes and References

1. https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/19735/humpback_prawn.html#:~:text=A%20velvet%20shrimp%20of%20the%20family%20Penaeidae.%20Max,Pacific%3A%20from%20Japan%20to%20Australia%20and%20New%20Caledonia. Humpback Prawn (Metapenaeopsis lamellata) - JungleDragon
2. https://www.fao.org/4/ac477e/ac477e05.pdf ac477e05.pdf