Taxonomy Name | Litopenaeus vannamei |
Class | Malacostraca |
Genus | Litopenaeus |
Family | Penaeidae |
DOF Valid Name | No Name |
Common Name | Whiteleg shrimp |
Local Name | Udang putih |
Synonym | |
Body Color | Body color translucent white |
Spesific Description | Body laterally compressed, elongated decapods, with well-developed abdomen adapter for swimming. According to FAO, this species has rostrum moderately long with 7-10 dorsal and 2-4 ventral teeth. Coloration normally is translucent white , but it can change depending on feed, substrate and water tubidity. Females are commonly growing faster and larger than male. |