Species Guide

Giant River Prawn

Habitat

General Description

Size and Weight

Life Cycle

Its larval phase requires saltwater, but its growth and fattening occur in freshwater.

Adaptations

High tolerance to variable temperatures and polyculture systems.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in hatcheries with transition from saltwater to freshwater.

Grow-out farming systems

Freshwater ponds, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), integrated rice-fish farming systems.

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, mainly in rivers and lakes.
India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, Brazil.

Highly valued in local and export markets for its firm meat and delicate flavor.

Shell: Source of chitin and chitosan for industrial applications.

By-products: Shrimp meal used in animal feed.

Consumed fresh, boiled, grilled, in curries, and in traditional Asian dishes.