Giant Freshwater Prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Other names
Giant River Prawn, Giant River Shrimp
Size
Up to 30 cm (12 in)
Weight
Up to .50 kg (1.10 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Brackish & freshwaters primarily in streams hiding under rocks, wood debris and in banks
Depth Range
0 - 2 m (6.56 ft)
