Common name of Penaeus semisulcatus
 
Common Name Tiger prawn
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Indonesia
Locality
Ref. Dwiponggo, A., 1987
Life Stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core primary lexeme
1st Modifier color pattern(s)
2nd Modifier
Remarks 'prawn' from 'prayne', i.e., 'prawn'. 'tiger' from Latin 'tigris', used to describe the transverse colors on the abdomen and carapace.
 
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