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Einhorn-Geißelgarnele

Metapenaeus monoceros

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Malacostraca (Höhere Krebse)
Order
Decapoda (Zehnfußkrebse)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Metapenaeus
Species
Metapenaeus monoceros (Einhorn-Geißelgarnele)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camarón moteado
French crevette mouchetée
German Einhorn-Geißelgarnele

Similar Species in Metapenaeus

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peregrine shrimp
Metapenaeus stebbingi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Einhorn-Geißelgarnele?
The scientific name of Einhorn-Geißelgarnele is Metapenaeus monoceros. It belongs to the genus Metapenaeus.
Where does Einhorn-Geißelgarnele live?
Einhorn-Geißelgarnele is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Tunisia), Asia (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey.
What family does Einhorn-Geißelgarnele belong to?
Einhorn-Geißelgarnele (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the genus Metapenaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.
What kingdom does Einhorn-Geißelgarnele belong to?
Einhorn-Geißelgarnele (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Einhorn-Geißelgarnele?
The closest relatives of Einhorn-Geißelgarnele in the genus Metapenaeus include peregrine shrimp.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Metapenaeus — 2 Species

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Einhorn-Geißelgarnele
Metapenaeus monoceros
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peregrine shrimp
Metapenaeus stebbingi
NE
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