Macrobrachium zariquieyi explained

Macrobrachium zariquieyi is a freshwater prawn belonging to the genus Macrobrachium and the family Palaemonidae. It is found in West Africa[1] and reported in Côte d'Ivoire river.[2] The species name of this species is dedicated to Ricardo Zariquiey who worked on Spanish decapods.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ON SOME SPECIES OF MACROBRACHIUM (CRUSTÁCEA DECAPODA) FROM WEST AFRICA. PDF. L B. HOLTHUIS. Core.ac.uk. 23 March 2022.
  2. N'zi, K.G., 2007. Diversité biologique des peuplements decrevettes d’eaux douces de Côte d'Ivoire en relations avec les variables environnementales dumilieu. Thèsede Doctorat de l'Université de Cocody, Côte d'Ivoire, p. 178
  3. Holthuis, L.B., 1949. On some species of Macrobrachium (Crustacea Decapoda) from West Africa.— Eos, Revista Española de Entomología vol. 25, pp. 175-185