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Species catalogue
Common prawn
Order
Decapoda
Family
Palaemonidae
Marine decapod crustacean. Long and crested rostrum, toothed at the top. Segmented body and perfect symmetry. Main antennas are very long. Under carapace are 13 pairs of appendages: the first two have sensory function (antennulas and antennas) and the following 3 food function (jaws, maxils and maxilla), 3 buccal appendages denominated maxilipeds, 2 pairs for defense and predation, and 3 pairs for locomotion. Practically transparent body, with reddish brown oblique longitudinal grooves in the carapace, and legs with dots and reddish rings. Maximum length 11 cm.
Characteristics
FAO code
CPR
CPR
Specie
Palaemon serratus
Palaemon serratus
Type
Crustaceans
Crustaceans
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
- Area 5: Europe - Inland waters
Fishing seasons
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
International denominations
Germany
Sägegarnele
France
Crevette rose
Italy
Gamberello
Portugal
Camarão-do rio
United Kingdom
Common prawn
Japan
Sujiebi-zoku
Fishing areas
