description Green Tiger Prawn Overview
The green tiger prawn, Penaeus semisulcatus, is a large marine shrimp in the family Penaeidae, recognizable by its banded body and greenish or brownish coloration. It is native to the Indo-West Pacific and occurs in coastal and shelf waters, while juveniles use shallow nursery habitats such as estuaries and seagrass beds. The species supports capture fisheries and aquaculture in parts of Asia, the Middle East, and surrounding regions, making it important to seafood production and coastal fisheries research.
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What does the green tiger prawn look like?
Penaeus semisulcatus is a large marine shrimp with banded markings and greenish or brownish coloration. Those features explain the common name green tiger prawn.
Where is the green tiger prawn found?
It is native to the Indo-West Pacific and lives in coastal and continental-shelf waters. Juveniles often use shallow nursery habitats before moving into deeper coastal areas.
What is the scientific name of the green tiger prawn?
The species is Penaeus semisulcatus. It belongs to the shrimp family Penaeidae, which includes several commercially important marine prawns.
Do young green tiger prawns live in shallow water?
Yes. Juveniles use shallow coastal nursery habitats, where they grow before occupying broader coastal and shelf-water environments as adults.
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