Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID280102
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, offshore of the "Mudhole" outside of the Georgetown jetties; approx. 3 miles off the beach
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCarolina Coastal-Sampit
HUC8 Number03040207
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month9
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsSex undetermined. Water depth 25 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size254 mm TL


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