Prawns are one of the important farmed shrimp species in China . They are popular with consumers due to their delicious meat, fast growth rate, and high nutritional value. Do you know why prawns are called "prawns" (对虾)? The answer is as follows:
Why are prawns called prawns?
Because prawns are large and few in number, they are a rare species of shrimp. Therefore, in the past, they were often sold in pairs, one male and one female, in the market, hence the name "prawn".
What are the different varieties of shrimp?
1. Chinese shrimp
The Chinese prawn, also known as the Oriental prawn, is a specialty shrimp species of my country. It is mainly distributed in the Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea. With its tender flesh and rich nutritional value, it is considered a delicacy among shrimp.
2. Whiteleg shrimp
The Pacific white shrimp, also known as the Litopenaeus vannamei, resembles the Chinese white shrimp in appearance. Its normal body color is light bluish-gray, and it lacks markings. It is mainly distributed in the tropical waters along the western Pacific coast of the United States and is one of the three highest-yielding aquaculture species in the world.
3. Tiger Prawn
The tiger prawn, also known as the ghost prawn or grass prawn , is the largest species in the genus Penaeus, averaging 30-35 cm in length. It has firm flesh, a delicious flavor, and commands a high price. Its attractive appearance after cooking makes it a popular choice among consumers.
4. Japanese shrimp
Japanese white shrimp, also known as flower shrimp, bamboo shrimp, or flower-tailed shrimp, is a small shrimp with a thick shell, but its meat is thick, tender, and plentiful. It is currently being farmed along the coast of Fujian and Guangdong provinces in my country.
5. New prawn with a knife-shaped head
The Chinese tiger prawn, also known as the mantis shrimp , sand shrimp, or prawn, originated in China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia. It is a new species of euryhaline shrimp suitable for both marine and freshwater aquaculture, and is known for its thin shell, plump body, tender meat, and delicious taste.
