Metapenaeus elegans, commonly known as the fine shrimp, is a species of prawn in the genus Metapenaeus.Metapenaeus elegans, Fine shrimp : fisheries It grows up to 8.1 cm.
Distribution Metapenaeus elegans is benthic, found mostly in freshwater lagoons and ponds in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.ac477e06.pdf It is found in depths between 1 and 55 meters, usually in waters with low salinity. Prefers temperatures of between 27 and 29 degrees.
Usage It is sometimes caught with traps in Sri Lanka, but does not have a high commercial value.
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