Metapenaeopsis barbata, commonly known as the whiskered velvet shrimp, is a species of prawn in the family Penaeidae.Metapenaeopsis barbata, Whiskered velvet shrimp : fisheries It is benthic, living in the depth range of 20–70 m.[https://www.fao.org/4/ac477e/ac477e05.pdf ac477e05.pdf Penedia – Rafinesque, 1815, Analyse de la Nature, 98 ] M. barbata grows up to 108 mm in length.
Distribution Metapenaeopsis barbata is found in the Indo-west Pacific, from Japan through to Indonesia.
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,Two new species of Metapenaeops (Crustacea: Decapoda: Penaeidae) from south Western Australia and it has a large pterygostomial spine. It usually has 6–7 rostral teeth.
Mating Specimens of M. barbata have been recorded to lay between 2,600 and 26,400 eggs during season.
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