Species Guide

Argentine Red Shrimp

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Reproduces in deep marine waters and migrates to coastal areas during development.

Adaptations

Highly resistant to low temperatures, allowing cultivation in cold regions.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in hatcheries with high-salinity water and controlled temperatures.

Grow-out farming systems

Conducted in semi-intensive systems with temperature control and balanced feeding.

Cold waters of the Southwest Atlantic, particularly along the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil.

Considered a premium product due to its flavor and texture.

Subproducts: Shrimp meal used in fish and poultry feed.

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

Fresh, frozen, grilled, in soups, and in gourmet dishes.