Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID288320
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyGeorgetown
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, "Mudhole", 1.5-2 mi out from Georgetown jetties
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCarolina Coastal-Sampit
HUC8 Number03040207
HUC10 NameGreat Pee Dee River-Winyah Bay
HUC10 Number0304020702
HUC12 NameAtlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030402070210
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month8
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Comments3 males; water depth 30 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected3
Size178, 206, 234 mmTL; 41, 68, 77 g


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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