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Whiteleg shrimp

Order Decapoda
Family Penaeidae

Marine crustacean consisting of a cephalothorax, abdomen and tail. Moderately long rostrum, with 7 to 10 teeth on the dorsal side and 2 to 4 teeth on the ventral side. Pale, translucent greenish color. For transparency highlights an orange stain on the carapace, corresponding to the gastric area. Up to 23 cm in length.

Characteristics
FAO code
PNV
Specie
Penaeus vannamei
Type
Crustaceans
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Area 2: America
  • Area 3: America
  • Area 4: Asia - Inland waters
  • Area 77: the Eastern Central part of the Pacific Ocean
  • Area 87: the Southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean
  • North - Inland waters
  • South - Inland waters
Fishing seasons
feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec
International denominations
Germany Geisselgarnele
China 南美白对虾
France Crevette pattes blanches
Italy Gamberone centramericano
Portugal Camarão pata branca
United Kingdom Whiteleg shrimp
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
Aquaculture

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