Giant Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
- Group: Shrimp
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 33.6 cm
The giant tiger prawn is one of the largest farmed prawns, growing to about 34 centimetres and striped dark across its shell. Young ones grow up in estuaries and mangrove inlets before moving offshore, and the species is heavily fished and pond raised as a prized food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Penaeidae › Penaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1809193.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Tiger Prawn live?
- The Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- How big does the Giant Tiger Prawn get?
- The Giant Tiger Prawn grows to about 33.6 cm.