| Species Name |
Litopenaeus vannamei |
| Common Name |
Vannamei Prawn, White Shrimp |
| Size |
Typically 15-25 cm in length |
| Weight |
15-25 grams (depending on size class) |
| Color |
Translucent white to pale pinkish (depends on diet and processing) |
| Shell |
Smooth, semi-transparent, with a soft shell in post-molt stage |
| Body Shape |
Semi-cylindrical, elongated body with a tapered tail |
| Carapace |
Smooth, slightly arched, covering the thorax |
| Legs |
5 pairs of walking legs and 1 pair of pincers (chelae) |
| Antennae |
Long, slender, with segmented structure |
| Eyes |
Well-developed, located on the lateral side of the head |
| Tail |
Fan-shaped, with a well-defined telson and uropods |
