BIOTIC Species Information for Pandalus spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific namePandalus spp. Common nameA shrimp
MCS CodeS1375 Recent Synonyms

PhylumCrustacea Subphylum
Superclass ClassEumalacostraca
SubclassEucarida OrderDecapoda
SuborderPleocyemata FamilyPandalidae
GenusPandalus Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Bergstrom, 2000,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementSwimmer
Crawler
Environmental position
Typical food types HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeMedium(11-20 cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Bergstrom, 2000,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Bergstrom, 2000,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeProtandrous hermaphrodite
Gonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Planktotrophic
Reproductive SeasonSpring Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span3-5 years Age at reproductive maturity1-2 years
Generation timeSee additional information Fecundity1,000-3,000 eggs
Egg/propagule size0.5mm Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential1km-10km Larval settlement periodMarch to May
Duration of larval stage1-6 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationFollowing an initial mating period in the spring, eggs are extruded during the late summer months and carried on pleopods. The eggs in P.borealis hatch the following March to May. Fecundity is closely linked to both temperature and female size. Reproductive maturity is reached in 18 months in hermaphrodites, and 3 months in primary females. Larvae is planktotrophic following an initial period of lecithotrophy (~6days), the larval duration is a function of temperature and sufficient food. In optimal North Sea conditions the larval period is 4 months. The frequency of breeding also depends on temperature and location, in the Barents Sea P.borealis breeds every other year, whilst P.danae breeds all year round. Generation time depends on which females are reproducing, a primary female will mature in 3 months, whilst the protandrous hemaphroditic females will become mature at 18 months.
Reproduction References Bergstrom, 2000, Dahlstrom, 1960,
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