Where Does Giant Tiger Prawn Live?

Giant Tiger Prawn lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Giant Tiger Prawn

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and mangrove areas, from the intertidal zone down to about 150 meters.

Environment

Prefers muddy or sandy bottoms, often associated with seagrass beds and mangrove roots. Juveniles are commonly found in brackish estuaries and lagoons, while adults migrate to deeper marine waters for spawning.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific region, from the eastern coast of Africa, across Asia, to northern Australia and the Philippines. It has been introduced to other parts of the world for aquaculture, leading to some invasive populations.

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