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Species Guide

Japanese Kuruma Shrimp

Marsupenaeus.japonicus Vs Penaeus.japonicus
  • Spanish Name: Camarón Japonés (Kuruma)
  • English Name: Japanese Kuruma Shrimp
  • Scientific Name: Marsupenaeus japonicus (Penaeus japonicus)
  • Type of specie: Crustaceans
  • Order: Decapoda
  • Family: Penaeidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Rivers, lakes, and estuaries in tropical regions.
  • Farming: Freshwater ponds, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), integrated farming systems.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated, with a less robust shell than marine shrimp and long legs.
  • Distinctive features:

    Large size with highly developed front legs in males, which can be blue or brown in color.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Typically between 15 and 25 cm, although in its natural habitat, it can reach up to 30 cm.
  • Average weight: Typically between 20 and 40 g; some exceptional specimens can exceed 60 g.

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.

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  • Geographical distribution
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, mainly in rivers and lakes.
  • Main producing countries
India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, Brazil.
  • Commercial value

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

  • Additional uses

Shell: Source of chitin and chitosan for industrial applications.

By-products: Shrimp meal used in animal feed.

  • Common preparation methods
Consumed fresh, boiled, grilled, in curries, and in traditional Asian dishes.