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Updated 12/5/2013

Family Penaeidae

HAWAII

Metapenaeopsis hilarula

Punalu'u, Oahu, 6 feet

 

Makai Pier, Oahu, 12 feet


Makai Pier, Oahu, 12 feet


Juvenile, Makai Pier, Oahu, 6 feet		  

MINSTREL SHRIMP

Occasionally spotted on night dives buried in sand.  Color varies.  Attains 3.5 inches.  Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.