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crevette mouchetée

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 (animal)
Phylum
Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Metapenaeus
Species
Metapenaeus monoceros (crevette mouchetée)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camarón moteado
French crevette mouchetée
German Einhorn-Geißelgarnele

Similar Species in Metapenaeus

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crevette faucon
Metapenaeus stebbingi
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Metapenaeus — 2 Species

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crevette faucon
Metapenaeus stebbingi
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crevette mouchetée
Metapenaeus monoceros
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