Crangon crangon
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 150 Meters.
- Common species.
- Hides in the sand.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 9 cm
- Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : - Algae -
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
Common shrimp
Sandgarnele
Garnaal
Crevette grise
Camarón
gambero grigio