Common name of Penaeus esculentus
 
Common Name Southern tiger prawn
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name Yes
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Indonesia
Locality
Ref. FAO, 1980
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.
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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