Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID280314
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateFL
CountyEscambia
LocalityPensacola Bay, between Bayou Chico and Big Bayou
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePensacola Bay
HUC8 Number03140105
HUC10 NamePensacola Bay
HUC10 Number0314010505
HUC12 NamePensacola Bay
HUC12 Number031401050500
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month12
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | shipping ballast
Statusestablished
CommentsFWC ObservationID = 36559 Location accurate to within 1500 meters. Depth = 23 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size178mm 52g
Number of Females1
Photo
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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