Trachypenaeus constrictus

(Roughneck Shrimp)

Size

Length: up to 9.3cm (3.7")

Recognition Characters

Dorsal region of carapace with fine, short, appressed setae; branchial region of carapace and last 2 abdominal segments variably pubescent; abdomen smooth. Rostrum reaching to about middle of 2nd segment of antennal peduncle, directed slightly upward, dorsal margin bearing 7 to 9 equidistant teeth diminishing in size toward tip. Eyes are large, reniform.

Color

Translucent with purplish-gray blotches; appendages are pink

Habitat & Depth

Primarily sand or mud and shell bottom in high salinity water. Shallow water to 84m.

Distribution at GRNMS

Rare. May be more common inshore.

Geographic Range

Chesapeake Bay to Mexico. West Indies south to Brazil.

Behavior & Notes

Synonyms

References

Williams 1984