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bigclaw river shrimp

Macrobrachium carcinus

Classification

Macrobrachium carcinus is a species of fresh water shrimp known as the big claw river shrimp. It is native to streams, rivers and creeks from Florida to southern Brazil. It is the largest known species of Neotropical freshwater shrimp, growing up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and weighing as much as 850 grams (30 oz), although even larger specimens have been reported.

Distribution

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United States of America · 43Brazil · 16France · 12Mexico · 12Cuba · 1United Kingdom · 1