Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID280311
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateFL
CountyBay
LocalityWest Bay, North of Hathaway Bridge
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSt. Andrew-St. Joseph Bays
HUC8 Number03140101
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month12
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsFWC ObservationID = 36557 Location accurate to within 1500 meters. Depth = 30-40 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size232mm 136g
Photo
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/17/2024].

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