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Species Guide

Argentine Red Shrimp

Langostino Austral
  • Spanish Name: Langostino Austral
  • English Name: Argentine Red Shrimp
  • Scientific Name: Pleoticus mueller
  • Type of specie: Crustacean
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Family: Solenoceridae

Habitat

  • Natural: Sandy and muddy bottoms in the cold waters of the South Atlantic.
  • Farming: Marine ponds with controlled temperatures.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated, with a smooth and slightly laterally compressed shell.
  • Distinctive features:

    Intense red coloration in adults and slender legs.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Typically between 10 and 18 cm, although in its natural habitat, it can reach up to 25 cm.
  • Average weight: Typically between 20 and 50 g; some exceptional specimens can exceed 80 g.

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.

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  • Geographical distribution
Cold waters of the Southwest Atlantic, particularly along the coasts of Argentina and Uruguay
  • Main producing countries
Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil.
  • Commercial value

Considered a premium product due to its flavor and texture.

  • Additional uses

Subproducts: Shrimp meal used in fish and poultry feed.

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

  • Common preparation methods
Fresh, frozen, grilled, in soups, and in gourmet dishes.