Identity and origin
- Origin
- Indonesia and the wider Indo-West Pacific
- Identity
- Large palaemonid; major aquaculture species
An imposing native prawn whose mature males develop extremely long second claws. It needs substantially more space than dwarf shrimp, can prey on small tankmates, and normally uses brackish water during larval development.
Space, shelter and compatibility
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Verify adult body and claw size; a small juvenile can grow into a powerful animal.
- Plan shelters and separation during vulnerable moulting stages. Do not assume compatibility with small fish or dwarf shrimp.
- Check the exact species and life cycle before designing a breeding system; related crustaceans can have different requirements.
Evidence record
Conservation record: Not Evaluated (NE); assessment year —. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
