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green tiger prawn

Penaeus semisulcatus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), and Europe (France, Italy, Norway).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Penaeus
Species
Penaeus semisulcatus (green tiger prawn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クマエビ（アシアカ）
Spanish camarón tigre verde
French crevette tigrée verte
German Grüne Tigergarnele

Similar Species in Penaeus

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Brown Shrimp
Penaeus aztecus
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giant tiger prawn
Penaeus monodon
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kuruma prawn
Penaeus japonicus
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whiteleg shrimp
Penaeus vannamei
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of green tiger prawn?
The scientific name of green tiger prawn is Penaeus semisulcatus. It belongs to the genus Penaeus.
Where does green tiger prawn live?
green tiger prawn is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), and Europe (France, Italy, Norway).. Countries include Cyprus, Egypt, France, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Norway, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey.
What family does green tiger prawn belong to?
green tiger prawn (Penaeus semisulcatus) belongs to the genus Penaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.
What kingdom does green tiger prawn belong to?
green tiger prawn (Penaeus semisulcatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of green tiger prawn?
The closest relatives of green tiger prawn in the genus Penaeus include Brown Shrimp, giant tiger prawn, kuruma prawn, whiteleg shrimp.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Penaeus — 5 Species

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Brown Shrimp
Penaeus aztecus
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giant tiger prawn
Penaeus monodon
NE
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green tiger prawn
Penaeus semisulcatus
NE
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kuruma prawn
Penaeus japonicus
NE 🐾
whiteleg shrimp
Penaeus vannamei
NE
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