Shrimp (L. Vannamei)

 Shrimp (L. Vannamei) formerly Penaeus vannamei), also known as Pacific white shrimp or King prawn, is a variety of prawn of the eastern Pacific Ocean commonly caught or farmed for food.

Description

L. vannamei grows to a maximum length of 230 mm (9.1 in), with a carapace length of 90 mm (3.5 in).[2] Adults live in the ocean, at depths to 72 m (236 ft), while juveniles live in estuaries.[2] The rostrum is moderately long, with 7–10 teeth on the dorsal side and two to four teeth on the ventral side.