Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID272062
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateLA
CountyIberia
LocalityCote Blanch Bay, along the eastern shore of Marsh Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVermilion
HUC8 Number08080103
HUC10 NameEast Cote Blanche Bay
HUC10 Number0808010308
HUC12 NameEast Cote Blanche Bay
HUC12 Number080801030800
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month8
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen collected. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size4 oz
Photo
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

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