Sand shrimp

Latin: Crangon crangon
Size:
9 cm
Levested:
Sand or gravel bottom down to 10 m
Distribution:
The North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The entire Norwegian coastline.
Food:
Algae, polychaetes, small crustaceans and fish fry.
Facts about Sandreke

The sand shrimp are flat on top, which distinguishes them from most other shrimp.

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