Penaeus esculentus Haswell, 1879
Brown tiger prawn
Penaeus esculentus
photo by FAO

Family:  Penaeidae (penaeid shrimps)
Max. size:  14.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 15.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 8 - 61 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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