Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID615111
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyBeaufort
LocalityJenkins Creek, directly across from public boat landing at Eddings Point Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSalkehatchie
HUC8 Number03050207
HUC10 NameCoosaw River-Port Royal Sound
HUC10 Number0305020711
HUC12 NameMorgan River
HUC12 Number030502071103
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month9
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Comments"approx. 1 lb." estimate is suspect.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineBrackish-Marine
Number Collected1
Size305mm TL
Photo
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/30/2024].

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