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Scientific Name: Macrobrachium birmanicus Schenkel, 1902
English Name: Birma river prawn
Local/Bangla Name: Thengua icha(ঠেঙ্গুয়া ইচা), Nojoria icha(নজরিয়া ইচা), Shul icha(শুল ইচা)
Prawn : Macrobrachium birmanicus

Photo: Azadi, M. A., & Alam, M. A. U. (2013)

Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Palaemonidae
Description:
The rostrum of this species extends to the distal end of the antennal scale, featuring a relatively high dorsal crest. The rostrum is equipped with 8 to 14 dorsal teeth and 4 to 6 ventral teeth, with the dorsal teeth being evenly spaced. The branchiostegal suture does not extend posteriorly beyond the hepatic spine. In terms of coloration, the body exhibits a greenish-yellow hue, while the antennae appear greyish. The thoracic legs have a light bluish tint, and the lower side of the 2nd chelipeds is peacock blue, contrasting with its upper side, which is greyish. The remaining thoracic legs display a flesh-colored tone, and the swimmerets have a bluish coloration. In terms of size, males can reach a maximum total length of 315 mm, while females typically attain a maximum length of 147 mm.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Inhabits in fresh and brackish water bodies like river.
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:

Ahmed ATA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M (2008) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 18. Part II Arthropoda: Crustacea. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 226 pp

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