Giant Freshwater Prawn

Macrobrachium rosenbergii
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameMacrobrachium rosenbergii
Other namesGiant River Prawn, Giant River Shrimp
SizeUp to 30 cm (12 in)
WeightUp to .50 kg (1.10 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Palaemonidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionBrackish & freshwaters primarily in streams hiding under rocks, wood debris and in banks
Depth Range0 - 2 m (6.56 ft)
Giant Freshwater Prawn Distribution