Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon
(giant tiger prawn)
Crustaceans-Shrimp
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5 results for Penaeus monodon (giant tiger prawn)
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Specimen IDStateCountyLocalityYear HUC Number What's this? Drainage nameStatus
4299 FL Atlantic Ocean, near St. Augustine1988 32504200 Carolinianfailed
282940 FLNassauAtlantic Ocean, offshore of Fernandina Beach2011 32504200 Carolinianestablished
614581 FLNassauAtlantic Ocean, offshore of Fernandina Beach2013 32504200 Carolinianestablished
280585 FLSt. JohnsAtlantic Ocean, off St. Augustine2011 32504200 Carolinianestablished
265136 FLVolusiaAtlantic Ocean, off new Smyrna Beach2008 32504200 Carolinianestablished

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/11/2025].

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