Deepwater rose shrimp

TThe deep-water pink shrimp, Parapenaeus longirostris, is a large-sized decapod crustacean. On the carapace, there is a long furrow beginning near the eyes and present along the entire length of the carapace. The telson ends with three small, hard, sharp teeth. The carapace is pink-orange, with a reddish rostrum. The female gonads vary in color, from white to dark green, depending on the stage of maturity.

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Parapenaeus longirostris
ORIGIN: Senegal
FISHING ZONE: FAO 34
SHELF LIFE: 18 months

COMMON NAMES:
Spanish: Gamba de alura
English: Deepwater rose shrimp
French: Crevette rose du large
Russian: Креветка розовая глубоководная
Italian: Gambero rosa mediterraneo