Pandalus montagui

Pink shrimp
Rote Schwimmgarnelle
Ringsprietgarnaal
Crevette striée
Camarón esópico
Gamberetto rosa

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
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 4 and 700 Meters.
Common species.

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
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 16 cm
Maximum age known : 8 year(s)
The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
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