Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID288280
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyCharleston
LocalityAshley River [North Charleston]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCooper
HUC8 Number03050201
HUC10 NameAshley River
HUC10 Number0305020106
HUC12 NameMiddle Ashley River
HUC12 Number030502010604
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month8
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsSalinity 0.7 ppt; water temp 27oC
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size168 mm; 30 g
Number of Females1
Photo
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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