Monkey river prawn

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Norway, Taiwan, and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Decapoda (Decapoda)

Family

Palaemonidae

Genus

Macrobrachium

Species

Macrobrachium lar (Monkey river prawn)

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bristled river shrimp

Macrobrachium olfersii

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Parading Shrimp

Macrobrachium dienbienphuense

Least Concern

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East Asian river prawn

Macrobrachium nipponense

Least Concern

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Giant Freshwater Prawn

Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Least Concern

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brackish river prawn

Macrobrachium macrobrachion

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Monkey river prawn?

The scientific name of Monkey river prawn is Macrobrachium lar. It belongs to the genus Macrobrachium.

What is the conservation status of Monkey river prawn?

Monkey river prawn (Macrobrachium lar) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Monkey river prawn live?

Monkey river prawn is found in Distributed across Norway, Taiwan, and United States.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Monkey river prawn belong to?

Monkey river prawn (Macrobrachium lar) belongs to the genus Macrobrachium, which is part of the taxonomic family Palaemonidae.

Is Monkey river prawn endangered?

No, Monkey river prawn (Macrobrachium lar) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Monkey river prawn belong to?

Monkey river prawn (Macrobrachium lar) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Monkey river prawn?

The closest relatives of Monkey river prawn in the genus Macrobrachium include bristled river shrimp, Parading Shrimp, East Asian river prawn, Giant Freshwater Prawn, brackish river prawn.