How to Identify Penaeidae
Penaeidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Penaeidae Species
Penaeus setiferus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Penaeus setiferus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Litopenaeus setiferus, also called non-grooved shrimp, is a warm-water penaeid s…
Penaeus aztecus Ives, 1891
Penaeus aztecus Ives, 1891
Penaeus aztecus is a penaeid shrimp native to the North American Atlantic that h…
Penaeus monodon Fabricius, 1798
Penaeus monodon Fabricius, 1798
Penaeus monodon is a large shrimp species native to the Indo-Pacific, with well-…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Penaeidae?
Penaeidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Penaeidae?
Penaeidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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