Metapenaeopsis lamellata


Metapenaeopsis lamellata, commonly known as the humpback prawn or humpback shrimp, is a species of prawn in the genus Metapenaeopsis. It grows up to 6.6 cm in length.

Distribution

Metapenaeopsis lamellata is found in the Indo-West Pacific Ocean, from Japan through to Australia. It inhabits coral and sand at a depth of between 31 and 100 meters.

Interest to fisheries

This species is commercially fished in Japan, and is listed among the important species in the fisheries. Not of great commercial value.