Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID615359
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateSC
CountyCharleston
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, 2.5 miles off Capers Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBulls Bay
HUC8 Number03050209
HUC10 NameBulls Bay
HUC10 Number0305020902
HUC12 NameAtlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030502090206
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month11
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Commentsfield biologist confirmed ID from photo that was not delivered to SCDNR.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected3


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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