Metapenaeopsis mogiensis

Metapenaeopsis mogiensis, commonly known as the Mogi velvet shrimp, is a species of prawn in the family Penaeidae. It can grow up to 9 cm in length.

Distribution

M. mogiensis is found in the Indo-west Pacific, in the Red Sea through to Japan. It tends to live between 11 and 30 meters below the surface.

Interest to fisheries

Minor, though this species has been listed among commercially important shrimp in India.