Species Guide

Indian White Shrimp

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Reproduces in saltwater but can be farmed in variable salinity environments.

Adaptations

Resistant to environmental variations and suitable for low-cost farming systems.

Juveniles farming systems

Reproduces in saltwater but can be farmed in variable salinity environments.

Grow-out farming systems

Resistant to environmental variations and suitable for low-cost farming systems.

Tropical and subtropical coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Southeast Asia and India.
India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia.

Low-cost alternative to Penaeus monodon, with strong demand in Asian and European markets.

Subproducts: Shrimp meal used in fish and poultry feed.

Shell: Source of chitin and chitosan for biomedical and industrial applications.

Fresh, frozen, in soups, grilled, sautéed, and in Asian cuisine.