Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279123
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateAL
CountyBaldwin
LocalityAmica Bay, north of the GIWW in front of Pirate’s Cove
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePerdido Bay
HUC8 Number03140107
HUC10 NameWolf Bay Frontal
HUC10 Number0314010702
HUC12 NamePerdido Pass-Frontal Gulf of Mexico
HUC12 Number031401070204
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month8
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size8.5 in.
Number of Females1
Photo
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/2/2024].

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