Palaemon serratus (Pennant, 1777) - Common or Great prawn (Prawn and shrimp images)

Separating Palaemon serratus from Palaemon elegans can be a little tricky. However, Palaemon serratus are reported to be up to 100mm in length but generally around 60mm. The rostrum of the species, the pointed spike at the front of the animal, curves upwards. There are 6-7 teeth along top edge these aren't close to the tip as they are with P. elegans. Palaemon serratus has 2 dorsal teeth behind eye orbit and 4 or 5 teeth on lower edge of rostrum.

Images of species taken at Wembury, 28.03.06; and at Spit Point, Par, near St. Austell, Cornwall, 23.06.09 and 24.06.09.

Palaemon serratus can be parasitized by a marine flatworm called Fecampia erythrocephala.

A video clip of Palaemon serratus can be found at A-P-H-O-T-O Wildlife and Nature Video Clips.

Palaemon serratus, the Common Prawn, was once known, and can be found in old books as Leander serratus.

Scientific and European Names:
Palaemon serratus, Leander serratus, Common prawn, Prawn, Gezaagde Steurgarnaal, Bouquet, Crevette Rose and Sagergarnele.

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An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
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APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.