Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body shrimp-like; carapace and body thick, rigid; color brownish on back, whitish on sides, dark red/purple spot on 3rd-5th segment; rostrum short, extends horizontally or curved downward to just beyond eye with 3 teeth on rostrum (excluding the tip); 2 spines on dorsal carapace behind rostrum; raised dorsal spine directed forward on 1st abdominal segment; strong dorsal spine on last abdominal segment; segments 3-5 sometimes with dorsal spines. |
Similar Species |
The brown rock shrimp has a horizontal rostrum, sides are plain, no spots, and 3 spines on dorsal carapace behind rostrum. The lesser rock shrimp is small and does not reach the sizes of the brown. |
Habitat |
Gulf, mud and shell bottoms |
Maximum Size |
7.5 cm (3 in) |
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