Family: |
Solenoceridae (solenocerid shrimps) |
Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 25 - 774 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: Morocco, Gibraltar Strait to Durban, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
|
Biology: |
Occurs at depths of 50 to 450 m with juveniles common at 50 to 100 m (Ref. 8). Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Feeds on benthic organisms (polychaetes, small crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 434). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
|
Threat to humans: |
|
Country info: |
|
Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.