description Exopalaemon modestus Overview
Exopalaemon modestus, commonly called the Siberian prawn, is a freshwater shrimp in the family Palaemonidae. It is native to parts of eastern Asia, with records from Siberia, Manchuria, Korea, China, Taiwan, and the Indo-West Pacific, and it has also been documented as a nonindigenous species in North America. The species is therefore relevant both to freshwater biodiversity records in its native range and to monitoring of introduced aquatic organisms. [U.S.
Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species](https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1200).
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What is Exopalaemon modestus commonly called?
Exopalaemon modestus is commonly called the Siberian prawn. It is a freshwater shrimp in the family Palaemonidae.
Where is Exopalaemon modestus found?
Its recorded range includes Siberia, Manchuria, Korea, China, Taiwan, and parts of the Indo-West Pacific. It has also been documented outside its native range.
Is Exopalaemon modestus a freshwater or marine shrimp?
Exopalaemon modestus is primarily a freshwater shrimp. Its classification places it in the freshwater-associated family Palaemonidae.
How can Exopalaemon modestus be distinguished from similar prawns?
Identification should use scientific features and locality because several palaemonid prawns look similar. The species name Exopalaemon modestus is more reliable than the common name Siberian prawn alone.
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