Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID285531
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateNC
CountyCarteret
LocalityNelson Bay, Core Sound off Shell Hill Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePamlico Sound
HUC8 Number03020105
HUC10 NameCape Lookout Shoals-Core Banks
HUC10 Number0302010504
HUC12 NameStyron Bay-Cedar Inlet
HUC12 Number030201050402
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Comments"Well, you might not believe this but my son (Riley) landed a 140 mm TL tiger shrimp two days ago in his cast net..."
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size140 mm TL
Photo
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon


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