Species
Greentail Prawn
Metapenaeus bennettae
Also known as Bay Prawns · Bay Prawn · Greentail Shrimp (Fao) · Inshore Greasy Back Prawn · River Prawn
Tier 5ultralight tackle
0 waypoints5–9 cm (max 13 cm) typical
Overview: about greentail prawn
Small but feisty prawn found in eastern Australia's inshore waters. Often targeted with small jigs or bait in 18-30m over sand or mud. Not typically considered a food species due to its small size.
Biology: Greentail Prawn size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary, Inshore, Offshore
- Typical size
- 5–9 cm (max 13 cm)
- Depth range
- 18–30 m
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