Species Guide

Blue Shrimp

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

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

Adaptations

High resistance to viral diseases and temperature variations, allowing cultivation in different regions.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in hatcheries with controlled temperature and salinity.

Grow-out farming systems

Carried out in semi-intensive and intensive ponds with balanced feeding.

Tropical and subtropical waters of the Eastern Pacific, from Mexico to Peru.
Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Colombia.

Alternative to Litopenaeus vannamei, with higher resistance to diseases and fast growth.

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, in sushi, and gourmet dishes.