Litopenaeus vannamei
Litopenaeus vannamei
(whiteleg shrimp)
Crustaceans-Shrimp
Exotic
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map
Impacts

4 results for Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg shrimp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2780 Litopenaeus vannamei Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field Litopenaeus vannamei often carries viruses IHHNV and TSV in cultured populations, and wild... 33779
2790 Litopenaeus vannamei Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Anecdotal N/A Litopenaeus vannamei was introduced into wild areas of Thailand because of its aquaculture... 33789
2821 Litopenaeus vannamei Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field Litopenaeus vannamei has spread the exotic virus Taura Syndrome (TS) to native shrimp in... 33794
2825 Litopenaeus vannamei Disease/Parasites/Toxicity Observational Field Litopenaeus vannamei in aquaculture infected with the exotic virus Taura Syndrome (TS or... 14334

View all impact types for Litopenaeus vannamei
Data Disclaimer: These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.