Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon
(Asian tiger shrimp)
Crustaceans-Shrimp
Exotic

Impact ID2203
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionPenaeus monodon carries many viruses transmittable to other crustaceans as found in laboratories and in culture, and could potentially introduce novel disease in wild areas where it becomes established.
Reference26769
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/4/2024].

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