description Pink Shrimp Overview
The pink shrimp, Farfantepenaeus duorarum, is a marine penaeid shrimp found in the western Atlantic, including waters around Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. It typically occupies sandy, shelly, or muddy bottoms, while seagrass beds provide important habitat for juveniles. The species supports commercial and recreational fisheries, with the Dry Tortugas and Florida Bay historically associated with a substantial wild-catch fishery.
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What is the scientific name of the pink shrimp?
The pink shrimp is Farfantepenaeus duorarum, a marine shrimp in the penaeid group. Its common name refers to a species of the western Atlantic rather than a freshwater shrimp.
Where does Farfantepenaeus duorarum live?
Pink shrimp occur in the western Atlantic, including waters around Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Farfantepenaeus duorarum is therefore associated with warm marine waters on both coastal and offshore grounds.
What kind of bottom habitat does pink shrimp use?
Pink shrimp commonly occupy sandy, shelly, or muddy marine bottoms. Seagrass beds also provide important habitat for Farfantepenaeus duorarum.
Are seagrass beds important to pink shrimp?
Yes. Seagrass beds are an important habitat for Farfantepenaeus duorarum, alongside the sandy, shelly, and muddy bottoms where pink shrimp are commonly found.
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