Black Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePenaeus monodon
Other namesGiant Tiger Prawn, Asian Tiger Shrimp
SizeUp to 33 cm (13 in)
WeightUp to .32 kg (.70 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Penaeidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to deeper ocean waters amongst sandy, silty, muddy & rocky areas
Depth Range1 - 150 m (3 - 492 ft)
