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Species Guide

Blue Shrimp

Camaron Azul Litopenaeus Stylirostris 0
  • Spanish Name: Camarón Azul
  • English Name: Blue Shrimp
  • Scientific Name: Litopenaeus stylirostris
  • Type of specie: Crustaceans
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Family: Penaeidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Tropical and subtropical coastal waters with sandy bottoms.
  • Farming: Marine ponds, semi-intensive and intensive systems.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated, with a smooth shell and a robust body.
  • Distinctive features:

    Bluish coloration on the shell and legs, especially in juveniles and live adults.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Typically between 15 and 25 cm, although in its natural habitat, it can reach up to 28 cm.
  • Average weight: Typically between 20 and 40 g; some exceptional specimens can exceed 60 g.

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.

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  • Geographical distribution
Tropical and subtropical waters of the Eastern Pacific, from Mexico to Peru.
  • Main producing countries
Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Colombia.
  • Commercial value

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

  • 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, in soups, grilled, in sushi, and gourmet dishes.