What kinds of river shrimp are there? Many species and widely distributed

AbstractRiver shrimp include freshwater shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense), freshwater crayfish, grass shrimp, giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), Australian lobster, white shrimp, Japanese swamp shrimp, golden shrimp, crayfish, ghost shrimp, swamp shrimp and other species. River shrimp are widely distributed in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds across our country, and are a high-quality freshwater shrimp that is loved by many consumers.

1. Freshwater shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense)

Also called river shrimp, it is widely distributed in our country. Its flesh is tender and fresh, rich in nutrients, high in protein but low in fat, and it is a famous freshwater farmed shrimp in our country. The freshwater shrimp produced in the Baiyangdian area of Hebei and around Taihu Lake in the Jianghu region are the most famous.

2. Freshwater crayfish

This is the general term for freshwater species of crayfish. They mainly live in water that is clear, high in dissolved oxygen and highly transparent. Their appearance is similar to that of lobster but their body is smaller. They are now widely distributed around the world, and artificial farming is also increasing.

3. Grass shrimp

Its scientific name is Penaeus monodon. Because it mostly inhabits places with aquatic plants, it is named grass shrimp. It grows quickly, has a short farming cycle, a broad diet, and good salinity tolerance. Its flesh is delicious and highly nutritious, and it is deeply loved by consumers. It is also one of the more commonly farmed species.

4. Giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

Also called Malaysian prawn, it is native to Southeast Asia and is a large freshwater shrimp. It grows quickly, has a short farming cycle and a broad diet. It is currently farmed fairly commonly in Southeast Asian countries and some other regions, and is widely distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei and other areas of our country.

5. Australian lobster

The Australian lobster is fiery red all over, with golden-yellow claws. Its flesh is delicious, and it is not only farmed on a large scale in Australia, but also farmed in the United States, Africa, South Asia, New Zealand and other regions. Their survival rate and yield are both high, and they are easy to transport over long distances, so they are loved by consumers in domestic and foreign markets.

6. White shrimp

White shrimp mostly grow in open waters. Their bodies are transparent, with claws on the thorax and a relatively thin shell. They mainly feed on zooplankton, plant debris, bacteria and so on. The white shrimp produced in Taihu Lake in our country is the most famous.

7. Golden shrimp

Its body is relatively small and it has no chelae. It is an omnivorous animal and mainly feeds on algae and plankton. When kept in captivity, it can be fed nutrient-rich cooked spinach, frozen bloodworms and so on. It is extremely adaptable to water temperature and easy to keep.

8. Crayfish

Crayfish are relatively large and cylindrical in shape, with a hard, thick shell, and a head and thorax that are slightly flattened laterally. They mostly inhabit water bodies with flowing water, high transparency, high dissolved oxygen and clear water quality. They have relatively high economic value, and the scale of artificial farming is increasing day by day.

9. Ghost shrimp

They are relatively small in size, and their whole bodies are completely transparent, so their internal organs can be seen clearly. They are mostly used as bait when fishing, and are sometimes also fed to ornamental fish.

10. Swamp shrimp

Swamp shrimp mainly live in tropical and subtropical ponds, lakes, rivers and other fresh waters, and some species are also distributed in brackish estuarine waters. They like to feed on small animals or carcasses, and also eat aquatic plants or organic debris.