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Species Guide

Black Tiger Shrimp

Camaron Tigre Negro 2
  • Spanish Name: Camarón Tigre Negro
  • English Name: Black Tiger Shrimp
  • Scientific Name: Penaeus monodon
  • Type of specie: crustacean
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Family: Penaeidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Mangroves and shallow coastal waters with muddy bottoms.
  • Farming: Coastal ponds, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated, with a robust shell and well-defined abdominal segments.
  • Distinctive features:

    Dark tiger-like stripes with bluish or greenish tones on the shell. Long antennae and legs with dark bands.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Generalmente entre 20 y 30 cm, aunque en su hábitat natural puede alcanzar hasta 36 cm.
  • Average weight: Comúnmente entre 100 y 300 g; algunos ejemplares excepcionales pueden superar los 500 g.

Life Cycle

Requires saltwater for reproduction and larval development.

Adaptations

High tolerance to different farming conditions but more demanding in water quality compared to Penaeus vannamei.

Juveniles farming systems

Requires saltwater for reproduction and larval development.

Grow-out farming systems

Coastal ponds, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

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  • Geographical distribution
Tropical Indo-Pacific regions, from East Africa to Southeast Asia and Australia.
  • Main producing countries
Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia.
  • Commercial value

One of the most sought-after shrimp species in premium markets due to its large size and rich flavor.

  • Additional uses
  • Shell: Source of chitin and chitosan for biomedical and industrial applications.
  • By-products: Shrimp meal used in fish and poultry feed.
  • Common preparation methods
Fresh, frozen, grilled, steamed, in sushi, curry, and gourmet dishes.