Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID646575
GroupCrustaceans-Shrimp
GenusPenaeus
Speciesmonodon
Common NameAsian tiger shrimp
StateMS
CountyHarrison
LocalityGulf of Mexico, at Pass Christian Harbor
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMississippi Coastal
HUC8 Number03170009
HUC10 NameShip Island Pass-Mississippi Sound
HUC10 Number0317000908
HUC12 NameBeach Drainage
HUC12 Number031700090801
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month8
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsJuvenile male specimen. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size145 mm
Photo
Penaeus monodon


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/29/2024].

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