Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Shrimp, Prawn, Tiger Shrimp, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber Crustaceans, Realistic Toy Model, Gift, 4" CH083 BB82

Toy  Shrimp! Realistic  Shrimp  Model, Hold Nature in the palm of your hand!  Super Lifelike, Model  Shrimp  Plastic!  4  Inches The  tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) or tiger shrimp is an aggressive decapod that can grow to a foot in length and weigh a pound. In addition to it's unusually large size, it can be identified by black stripes across the dorsal side of the tail. It can also be black in body color with orange stripes on it's back, resembling a tiger. Introduction of the aggressive tiger prawn endangers native shrimp that are preyed upon by this invasive shrimp due to the size difference. Native shrimp species are also at risk of contracting diseases that the tiger prawn carries, resulting in further mortality of native populations. The tiger shrimp is known to be susceptible to 16 diseases and is capable of transferring them to other shrimp species (Humans are not at risk). Disease and predation from the invasive tiger prawn can have a devastating effect on harvesting native shrimp species resulting in an economic loss for shrimp fishermen. With a life span of 3 years the tiger shrimp are believed to be reproducing in waters south of the Gulf of Mexico, but migrating north following mating. It is not clear how the tiger shrimp are completing the migration north, but pending genetic testing is said to provide answers regarding mating and migration. The tiger prawn was accidentally released from a research facility near South Carolina in 1988, allowing the shrimp to spread as far south as Florida by 1990. As a popular shrimp raised in farms in the Caribbean, authorities were surprised when captures ceased following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. However, tiger prawns were captured again in 2006 and have been consistently captured to the present. Habitat: Tiger prawns prefer warm water and are thus limited to southern states and migrations further south to maintain a desired habitat. It can be found in estuarine or marine habitats on the ocean floor in the sediment. U.S. Present: Gulf of Mexico, AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TX. Texas: First found in Aransas Bay in 2011. Now reported from: Matagorda Bay, Sabine Lake near the Louisiana border, Galveston Bay and in the gulf about 70 miles from Freeport. Collectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion.