rockpool prawn

Palaemon elegans

Family: Shrimp Category: Omnivore Max size: 7 cm

Species information

Habitat: Rock pools, estuaries, and coastal waters
Distribution: Eastern North Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea
Food: Omnivorous, feeding on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates
Way of living: Benthic, often found in shallow waters
Behavior: Typically found in groups, they exhibit territorial behavior and can be seen scavenging for food.

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