Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon
(giant tiger prawn)
Crustaceans-Shrimp
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4 results for Penaeus monodon (giant tiger prawn)
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Specimen IDStateCountyLocalityYear HUC Number What's this? Drainage nameStatus
877719 AL Gulf of America, south of Mobile Bay2015 32004300 Northern Gulf of Americaestablished
877670 ALBaldwinGulf of America, unknown location in the proximity of Gulf Shores2014 32004300 Northern Gulf of Americaestablished
280824 ALMobileGulf of America, near coastal waters [Dauphin Island]2011 32004300 Northern Gulf of Americaestablished
280989 ALMobileGulf of America, South of Dauphin Island2011 32004300 Northern Gulf of Americaestablished

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/21/2026].

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