Species Biodata
Culture History
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Suborder: Dendrobranchiata
Family: Penaeidae
Genus: Fenneropenaeus
Common name
Indian prawn
Fenneropenaeus indicus, formerly known as Penaeus indicus, is one of the major commercial aquaculture species in the world. It used to contribute 75 to 90% of the catch of shrimp species in Kenya. With several common names, one of which this species is known for to have is the Indian white prawn.