description Roughneck Shrimp Overview
The roughneck shrimp, Trachysalambria curvirostris, is a marine penaeid shrimp distributed across the Indo-West Pacific, including waters from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean to East Asia. It lives in coastal and continental-shelf habitats and is harvested in commercial fisheries in several Asian countries. The species is principally encountered as seafood and as part of regional trawl catches rather than as an ornamental aquarium shrimp.
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What is Roughneck Shrimp scientifically called?
Its scientific name is Trachysalambria curvirostris. It is a marine penaeid shrimp found across the Indo-West Pacific.
Where does Roughneck Shrimp live?
Roughneck Shrimp lives in coastal and continental-shelf waters. Its range extends from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean eastward to East Asia.
Is Roughneck Shrimp commercially harvested?
Yes. Trachysalambria curvirostris is caught in commercial marine fisheries in parts of its Indo-West Pacific range.
Is Roughneck Shrimp a freshwater or marine species?
It is a marine species, not a freshwater shrimp. It is associated with coastal and continental-shelf habitats.
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