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| Taxonomy Name | Litopenaeus vannamei |
| Class | Malacostraca |
| Genus | Litopenaeus |
| Family | Penaeidae |
| DOF Valid Name | No Name |
| Common Name | Whiteleg shrimp |
| Local Name | Udang putih |
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| 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. |
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