Palaemon elegans
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Rockpool prawn
Kleine Felsengarnele
Gewone steurgarnaal
Crevette bouquet
Quisquilla
Gamberetto
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 2 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 6 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- Diet : Omnivorous
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!