Metapenaeus affinis

Species of crustacean From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Metapenaeus affinis, commonly referred to as the Jinga shrimp,[1] is a species of prawn in the family Penaeidae. It grows up to 22 cm (8.7 in) in length, with its common length being 17 cm (6.7 in).[2] Pale green or pink-brown body with green or red-brown specks.[3]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Malacostraca
Order:Decapoda
Suborder:Dendrobranchiata
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Metapenaeus affinis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Suborder: Dendrobranchiata
Family: Penaeidae
Genus: Metapenaeus
Species:
M. affinis
Binomial name
Metapenaeus affinis
H. Milne Edwards, 1837
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Distribution

Fig. 1. Penaeus affinis now known as M. affinis.

M. affinis is found in the Indo-Pacific, from the Persian Gulf to Hawaii, at depths of 5 to 92 metres (20 to 300 ft).[2]

Interest to Fisheries

This species is most important in Pakistan's surrounding waters. It is regularly fished off of the Persian Gulf.[4] M. affinis is considered the most important species of Metapenaeus in India. These shrimp are exported in Bangladesh for local consumption.[2]

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