Species Regional Summary
Penaeus monodon
Aransas Bay ( G300 )

Invasion History Vectors Impacts References

Invasion

Invasion Description

1st Record: TX/Aransas Bay (9/17 and 10/6/2011, 3 caught by shrimp boat during 3 week cruise between 9/17 and 10/6, eaten by crew - tasted like lobster, personal communication (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program 2011)

Geographic Extent

TX/Aransas Bay (9/17 and 10/6/2011, 3 caught by shrimp boat during a 3 week cruise between 9/17 and 10/6, Eaten by crew - tasted like lobster, personal communication, USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Program 2011)

Vectors

Level Vector
Alternate Natural Dispersal
Alternate Fisheries Accidental (not Oyster)

Regional Impacts

References

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