Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID609237
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyBeaufort
LocalityAtlantic Ocean at Bay Gall, 50 yds from the beach at Port Royal Plantation
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCalibogue Sound-Wright River
HUC8 Number03060110
HUC10 NameCalibogue Sound
HUC10 Number0306011003
HUC12 NameAtlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030601100305
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month8
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Comments1 collected, although 2 more were collected but not reported last week (included in this count).
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected3
Size7.5 - 8 inches
Photo
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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