Metapenaeopsis goodei (Smith, 1885)

Material examined (N=1). 1f, 07/IX/2005, St. 0 4 (MZUESC #702).

Distribution. Western Atlantic – Bermuda, from North Carolina to Florida Keys, Gulf coast of Florida to Pensacola, Yucatan, Bahamas, Caribbean Islands, and coast of Central and South America to Brazil (from Amapá to Espírito Santo) (Pérez-Farfante & Kensley 1997; D’Incao 1998).

Ecological notes. Oceanic, more commonly from shallow waters to 60 m, although a record at 329 m, in Florida, exists (Pérez-Farfante 1971; D’Incao 1998).

Previous records in Bahia. Pérez-Farfante (1971), D’Incao (1995a).

Remarks. Material from Bahia studied by Pérez-Farfante (1971) was collected during the Calypso Expedition in 1961, off Salvador.