Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body shrimp-like; carapace smooth; color translucent bluish white; no lateral spot between 3rd and 4th abdominal segment; 1st abdominal segment overlaps the 2nd segment; rostrum with 7-9 teeth above, 2 teeth below; grooves on sides of rostrum short, not extending past anterior half of carapace; no dorsolateral grooves on the last abdominal segment; dark blotch on distal end of uropods (tail fans), distal margins outlined with green pigment; 1st 3 pair of walking legs chelate (with claws). |
Similar Species |
Differs from other penaeids by not having dorsal grooves on last abdominal segment and dorsal groove on carapace not extending past anterior half of carapace. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, soft bottoms |
Maximum Size |
20 cm (8 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
Penaeus setiferus |
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