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ginger prawn

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)
Class
Malacostraca (Malakostraka)
Order
Decapoda (On ayaklılar)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Metapenaeus
Species
Metapenaeus monoceros (ginger prawn)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camarón moteado
French crevette mouchetée
German Einhorn-Geißelgarnele

Similar Species in Metapenaeus

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peregrine shrimp
Metapenaeus stebbingi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ginger prawn?
The scientific name of ginger prawn is Metapenaeus monoceros. It belongs to the genus Metapenaeus.
Where does ginger prawn live?
ginger prawn 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 ginger prawn belong to?
ginger prawn (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the genus Metapenaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.
What kingdom does ginger prawn belong to?
ginger prawn (Metapenaeus monoceros) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of ginger prawn?
The closest relatives of ginger prawn in the genus Metapenaeus include peregrine shrimp.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Metapenaeus — 2 Species

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ginger prawn
Metapenaeus monoceros
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peregrine shrimp
Metapenaeus stebbingi
NE
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