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Updated 12/3/2013

Family Palaemonidae

HAWAII

Macrobrachium grandimanus    endemic.gif (1686 bytes)



Kanewai Spring, Kuli'ou'ou, O'ahu

HAWAIIAN PRAWN     'OPAE 'OEHA'A

The only native prawn among several alien species.  Inhabits the lower reaches of streams and brackish water.  Attains 4 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.