Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID280136
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, in the Mudhole 2.5 mi off north Georgetown jetty
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCarolinian
HUC8 Number32504200
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month11
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsMale specimen. Water depth 32 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size219 mm TL


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