Wild catch tropical prawns

Heiploeg uses the family name Penaeidae to denominate a group of tropical wild catch prawns and shrimp, sold in a mix as they are caught (pinks and browns) or by specific species such as P. Stylifera (Karikadi), Indian Flowers, deep sea reds.

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Species information

Commercial name Wild catch tropical prawns

Scientific name Penaeidae

Famliy Penaeidae

Catch area Indian Ocean

Catch method Trawling

Catch season East coast India: June-April - West coast India: August-June

Estimated volume/year 330.152 T (total catch India in 2009, source FAO)

Available as HLSO, PUD, PD (cut/pin) - Frozen (raw, blanched, cooked) and chilled (cooked)

Available sizes HLSO: 16-20 pcs/lb up to 90-110 pcs/lb - PUD: 20-40 up to 300-500 pcs/lb - PD: 21-25 up to 80-120 pcs/lb

Sustainability details So far, there are no tropical prawn fisheries in India with a sustainability certification.

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