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Giant Freshwater Prawn

Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Norway, Ukraine), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Micronesia), and South America (5 countries).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇵🇦 Panama 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇵🇪 Peru 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇮🇷 Iran 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (животные)

Phylum

Arthropoda (членистоногие)

Class

Malacostraca (высшие раки)

Order

Decapoda (десятиногие ракообразные)

Species

Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Giant Freshwater Prawn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニテナガエビ

French bouquet géant

German Hummerkrabbe

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bristled river shrimp

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Least Concern

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Parading Shrimp

Macrobrachium dienbienphuense

Least Concern

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East Asian river prawn

Macrobrachium nipponense

Macrobrachium macrobrachion

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Freshwater Prawn?

The scientific name of Giant Freshwater Prawn is Macrobrachium rosenbergii. It belongs to the genus Macrobrachium.

What is the conservation status of Giant Freshwater Prawn?

Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Giant Freshwater Prawn live?

Giant Freshwater Prawn is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Norway, Ukraine), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Kiribati, Micronesia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Iran, Israel.

What family does Giant Freshwater Prawn belong to?

Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) belongs to the genus Macrobrachium, which is part of the taxonomic family Palaemonidae.

Is Giant Freshwater Prawn endangered?

No, Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Giant Freshwater Prawn belong to?

Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Freshwater Prawn?

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