Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID282969
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateNC
Localitycoastal waters
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NamePamlico Sound
HUC8 Number03020105
Map
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Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsTotal of 257 reported in 2011; 54 confirmed and 203 not confirmed. The number 238 here reflects the total 257 minus the 19 specific records with have reported by the state.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected238


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