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Marine Species Identification Guide for the St. Lawrence
Invertebrates • Species
NeoNeognathophausia ingens
Giant red mysid - Myside rouge géante

Neognathophausia ingens
Characteristics:
• scarlet red in colour
• robust, sculpted carapace with long pointed rostrum and large posterior spine
• abyssal species, possessing a luminous organ
May be mistaken for: Plesiopenaeus edwardsianus
Neognathophausia ingens
Family:
Lophogastridae
Type of measure:
Total mm
Maximum size:
320 mm
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