Metapenaeopsis barbata
Species of crustacean
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Metapenaeopsis barbata, commonly known as the whiskered velvet shrimp, is a species of prawn in the family Penaeidae.[1] It is benthic, living in the depth range of 20–70 m.[2][3] M. barbata grows up to 108 mm in length.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Suborder: | Dendrobranchiata |
| Family: | Penaeidae |
| Genus: | Metapenaeopsis |
| Species: | M. barbata |
| Binomial name | |
| Metapenaeopsis barbata (De Haan, 1844) | |
Distribution
Anatomy
Metapenaeopsis barbata can be differentiated from similar species through its anatomical features. Its stridulating organ is strongly upcurved with between 18 and 23 ridges,[4] and it has a large pterygostomial spine. It usually has 6–7 rostral teeth.[4]
Mating
Specimens of M. barbata have been recorded to lay between 2,600 and 26,400 eggs during season.[3]