Species Targeted
Fewer than 300 species of shrimp and prawns are of commercial importance, out of a total of 3000 species. The catch is dominated by six "species items", which collectively account for 82% of the global catch. These are given in the table below:
| Scientific name | FAO name | 2005 catch (t) | Percentage of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natantian Decapoda nei | 887688 | 26.0% | |
| Acetes japonicus | Akiami paste shrimp | 664716 | 19.5% |
| Trachysalambria curvirostris | southern rough shrimp | 429605 | 12.6% |
| Pandalus borealis | northern prawn | 376908 | 11.0% |
| Penaeus spp. | Penaeus shrimp nei | 230297 | 6.7% |
| Penaeus monodon | giant tiger prawn | 218027 | 6.4% |
Shrimp and prawn fisheries can be divided into cold-water, warm-water and paste shrimp fisheries, broadly corresponding to the three taxonomic categories Penaeoidea, Caridea and Sergestoidea, respectively.
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