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camarón moteado

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (artrópodos)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Metapenaeus
Species
Metapenaeus monoceros (camarón moteado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camarón moteado
French crevette mouchetée
German Einhorn-Geißelgarnele

Similar Species in Metapenaeus

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camarón peregrino
Metapenaeus stebbingi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of camarón moteado?
The scientific name of camarón moteado is Metapenaeus monoceros. It belongs to the genus Metapenaeus.
Where does camarón moteado live?
camarón moteado 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 camarón moteado belong to?
camarón moteado (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the genus Metapenaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.
What kingdom does camarón moteado belong to?
camarón moteado (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of camarón moteado?
The closest relatives of camarón moteado in the genus Metapenaeus include camarón peregrino.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Metapenaeus — 2 Species

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camarón moteado
Metapenaeus monoceros
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camarón peregrino
Metapenaeus stebbingi
NE
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