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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: bristled river shrimp

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Native Range: Central and South America from Vera Cruz, Mexico, to Santa Catharina, Brazil (Holthuis & Provenzano,1970).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Possible accidental introduction with water plants and/or fishes from South America (White, 1977).

References: (click for full references)

Holthius, L.B. and A.J. Provenzano, Jr. 1970. New distribution records for species of Macrobrachium with notes on the distribution of the genus in Florida. Crustaceana 21(3):211-213.

White, C.J. 1977. Extension of the known range of Macrobrachium olfersi (Wiegman, 1836) in coastal Louisiana (Decapoda, Caridea). Crustaceana 33(2):221-222.

Other Resources:
Macrobrachium olfersii (Bristled river shrimp) (Gulf of Mexico Program)

Author: Benson, A.J.

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