Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID645251
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateFL
CountyEscambia
LocalityPensacola Bay at North side of Pensacola Bay Bridge on West side of bridge where the man made Breakwater Oyster mounds are close to shore
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePensacola Bay
HUC8 Number03140105
HUC10 NameBayou Texar-Bayou Garcon Frontal
HUC10 Number0314010504
HUC12 NameGraveyard Branch-Bayou Texar Frontal
HUC12 Number031401050401
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month7
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Commentscollected about 15 feet from shore. depth = 2 feet
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size5.25"
Photo
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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