description Redtail Prawn Overview
Fenneropenaeus penicillatus is a marine penaeid shrimp commonly known as the redtail prawn. Its reported range extends through parts of the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and waters around South and Southeast Asia. The species lives in coastal marine environments and has been harvested for food. It is relevant to fisheries and seafood trade because penaeid prawns are commercially managed in many tropical regions.
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What is the scientific name of the redtail prawn?
The redtail prawn is commonly identified as Fenneropenaeus penicillatus. It is a marine penaeid shrimp found in parts of the Indo-Pacific.
Where does Fenneropenaeus penicillatus live?
Its reported range includes the Red Sea, East Africa, and waters around South and Southeast Asia. It lives in coastal marine environments.
Is the redtail prawn a commercial shrimp?
Fenneropenaeus penicillatus belongs to the penaeid shrimp group, which includes commercially fished species. Its coastal distribution places it in areas affected by marine fisheries.
What kind of animal is the redtail prawn?
It is a marine crustacean in the shrimp family Penaeidae. The species is adapted to coastal saltwater habitats across parts of the Indo-Pacific.
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