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| Phylum Arthropoda > Subphylum Crustacea > Class Malacostraca > Order Decapoda > prawns and shrimps |
| Penaeid
prawns Family Penaeidae updated Jan 08 Where seen? These edible prawns are commonly seen on many of our shores, usually in sandy, silty areas and near seagrasses. They are more active at night, during the day hiding in the sand. Features: Generally about 5-8cm long. Prawns of the Family Penaeidae have a well developed raised portion along the centre of their heads called the rostrum. Antennae very long, often longer than the body. Those of the genus Penaeus have large pointed 'teeth' on the rostrum. These include the popular 'Tiger prawns' probably so-named for the banded patterns on their bodies. But these prawns may also be green or grey. Those of the genus Metapenaeus lack the 'teeth' and are generally smaller. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Jun 05 |
 Some hide in the sand with only the rostrum tip and their eyes sticking out. Chek Jawa, Jul 03 |
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Penaeid prawns on Singapore shores
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Penaeidae recorded for Singapore from Wee Y.C. and Peter K. L. Ng. 1994. A First Look at Biodiversity in Singapore. *from Tan, Leo W. H. & Ng, Peter K. L., 1988, A Guide to Seashore Life.
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The Nature Society (Singapore), Singapore. 343 pp.|
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