Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID290759
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyBeaufort
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Joiner Banks and Baygall, north end of Hilton Head Island, high tide
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBroad-St. Helena
HUC8 Number03050208
HUC10 NameBroad River-Port Royal Sound
HUC10 Number0305020806
HUC12 NameAtlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030502080609
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month9
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsWater depth 15 ft. One specimen was a male.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected3
Size228-286 mm TL; 85-165 g
Number of Females2


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