parktown prawn

Questions

What does parktown prawn mean?

Libanasidus vittatus, a king cricket endemic to southern Africa.

Where does parktown prawn come from?

From its prawn-like appearance and its prevalence in the suburb of Parktown in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How to pronounce parktown prawn

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