Giant tiger prawn [Marsupenaeus monodon]
Description
A large prawn species that can reach lengths of up to 336mm. They are widely distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They inhabit a variety of marine and estuarine habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, lagoons, and offshore waters. They are opportunistic feeders, consuming a range of food including small invertebrates, detritus, and algae. They are easily recognizable by their large size, dark color, and the prominent serrated rostrum.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Parasitic Isopods
Bopyridae
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| Genus |
Marsupenaeus
Marsupenaeus
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