Praunus [Praunus]
Description
The genus Praunus is characterized by its species' preference for colder water temperatures, found in both marine and brackish environments. These mysids have a distinctive appearance with relatively long antennae and are an important food source for various marine birds, fish, and invertebrates.
Species

Broad Clawed Porcelain Crab [Praunus flexuosus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Mysids
Mysida
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Family |
Mysids
Mysidae
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Statistics
- Species 1