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giant tiger prawn

Penaeus monodon

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway, Spain), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Solomon Islands), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇦🇴 Angola 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇸 Spain 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇵🇦 Panama 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇮🇷 Iran 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Artropoda)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Species

Penaeus monodon (giant tiger prawn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウシエビ

Spanish camarón tigre gigante

French crevette géante tigrée

German Bärengarnele

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant tiger prawn?

The scientific name of giant tiger prawn is Penaeus monodon. It belongs to the genus Penaeus.

Where does giant tiger prawn live?

giant tiger prawn is found in Widely distributed across Africa (11 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Norway, Spain), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Solomon Islands), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gambia.

What family does giant tiger prawn belong to?

giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) belongs to the genus Penaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.

What kingdom does giant tiger prawn belong to?

giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of giant tiger prawn?

The closest relatives of giant tiger prawn in the genus Penaeus include Brown Shrimp, green tiger prawn, kuruma prawn, whiteleg shrimp.