peregrine shrimp

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia) and Asia (4 countries).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Arthropoda (節足動物)

Class

Malacostraca (軟甲綱)

Order

Decapoda (十脚目)

Family

Penaeidae

Genus

Metapenaeus

Species

Metapenaeus stebbingi (peregrine shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camarón peregrino

French crevette faucon

Similar Species in Metapenaeus

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ginger prawn

Metapenaeus monoceros

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of peregrine shrimp?

The scientific name of peregrine shrimp is Metapenaeus stebbingi. It belongs to the genus Metapenaeus.

Where does peregrine shrimp live?

peregrine shrimp is found in Found across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia) and Asia (4 countries).. Countries include Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey.

What family does peregrine shrimp belong to?

peregrine shrimp (Metapenaeus stebbingi) belongs to the genus Metapenaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.

What kingdom does peregrine shrimp belong to?

peregrine shrimp (Metapenaeus stebbingi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of peregrine shrimp?

The closest relatives of peregrine shrimp in the genus Metapenaeus include ginger prawn.