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whiteleg shrimp

Penaeus vannamei

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇲 Myanmar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Malacostraca (软甲纲)
Order
Decapoda (十足目)
Family
Penaeidae
Genus
Penaeus
Species
Penaeus vannamei (whiteleg shrimp)

Names in Other Languages

French crevette pattes blanches
German Pazifische Weiße Garnele

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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green tiger prawn
Penaeus semisulcatus
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kuruma prawn
Penaeus japonicus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of whiteleg shrimp?
The scientific name of whiteleg shrimp is Penaeus vannamei. It belongs to the genus Penaeus.
Where does whiteleg shrimp live?
whiteleg shrimp is found in Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, United States.
What family does whiteleg shrimp belong to?
whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) belongs to the genus Penaeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Penaeidae.
What kingdom does whiteleg shrimp belong to?
whiteleg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of whiteleg shrimp?
The closest relatives of whiteleg shrimp in the genus Penaeus include Brown Shrimp, giant tiger prawn, green tiger prawn, kuruma prawn.

Native Range — 8 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
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green tiger prawn
Penaeus semisulcatus
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kuruma prawn
Penaeus japonicus
NE
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whiteleg shrimp
Penaeus vannamei
NE
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