Common name of Penaeus monodon
 
Common Name Giant tiger prawn
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Mozambique
Locality
Ref. McBride, M.M., 2012
Life Stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
1st Modifier
2nd Modifier
Remarks 'prawn' from 'prayne', i.e., 'prawn'. 'tiger' from Latin 'tigris', used to describe the transverse colors on the abdomen and carapace.
 
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