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Common Prawn

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Common Prawn

Palaemon serratus

Common Prawns are swift swimmers, often darting away if a rockpool is disturbed. Their translucent bodies show fine brownish or greenish patterns, making them well camouflaged among algae. Around Lihou, a careful observer may glimpse them feeding on detritus or picking at small organisms.

  • Habitat: Rockpools and shallow coastal waters, hiding among seaweed.
  • When to See: Common in warmer months, though present year-round.
  • Length: Up to ~11 cm