Processa edulis

Nika shrimp
Kurzhorngarnele
Crevette-autruche
Camaroncillo
Saletto

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
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 20 Meters.
Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Sea worms - - Mollusks
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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!