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Also called the cuttles these molluscs fall under the order of Sepiida. They are known for having an internal shell which goes by the name the cuttlebone. Their distinctive feature is the presence of large W shaped pupils, two tentacles and eight arms. These tentacles have suckers using which they trap their prey and hold it tightly. Their Average size ranges from 15-20 centimetres though the longest variety seen went up to a length of 50 centimetres. The diet of a cuttlefish includes other cuttlefish, shrimps, molluscs, crab and octopus. The average life expectancy of the cuttlefish is between one to two years and their predators are sharks, dolphins, seals, fishes etc. Similar to other molluscs these also have abundant stores of ink in their bodies. This ink is released when these fish are supposedly attacked. The cuttlefish ink is used for multiple purposes like making the food sweet, flavour rice and pasta, and for dyeing plastics and other materials. Cuttlefish also have a camouflage facility which they use to change the colour of their skin. This trick is aptly used to hunt and scare their prey and attack them. PACKING : Whole GRADE : U/20,20/50,50/100,100/150,150/300, 300/500, 500/700, 700/1000, 1000/2000, 1000/1500, 2000/3000

Squid- White (Loligo Duvauceli) Cephalopods by origin Squids have large eyes, elongated bodies, two tentacles and eight arms. Similar to other counterparts they have a mantle, distinct head and bilateral symmetry. Just like an octopus, they have a very soft body but it has a small skeleton which is shaped like a pen. They use their two tentacles to grab the prey and the eight arms to hold it tight. The beak they have is used to cut the prey into pieces and swallow it. They usually locate their prey and then by jet propulsion move very quickly to reach and attack it. Surprisingly squids are considered to be the most intelligent of all the invertebrates found on earth. Squids can also camouflage and escape from predators. They are bioluminescent and use the light also for camouflage. In commercial fisheries found in Japan, the Mediterranean, the south-western Atlantic, the eastern Pacific the squid are nurtured for consumption. Also called Calamari you would find them being used as a popular food item in many parts of the world. Squids are also a popular presence in many mythical tales and literature across the world. They can also use ink present in their bodies to distract any kind of predators trying to attack them. PACKING : Whole GRADE : U/3, 3/6, 6/10, 10/20, 20/30, 20/40, 40/60, 80Up

The giant tiger prawn is a crustacean that is actively reared for food purposes. Initially, the species was first discovered in the year 1798. The females of the species reach a length of 33 cm and their weight is around 200-320 grams. On the other hand, the males have a length of 20-25 cm and their weight can be near to 100-170 grams. The carapace and abdomen of both are banded with red and white stripes. Naturally, the Tiger prawn is found in the Indo pacific region. This goes from the eastern coast of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and northern Australia. They can be seen in the Gulf of Mexico too. Their first capturing happened in 1988 when nearly 300 of them were held from the South Eastern shore. Now they can be caught in the waters ranging from Texas to North Carolina. The Tiger prawn can stay in different types of settings but when they grow up you can find them in estuaries and mangroves only. Black tiger prawn variety is said to be nocturnal. In the day they burrow into the substrates and in the night they look out for food. Mating also happens in night and they produce around 8 lakh eggs. PACKING : HOSO, HLSO

Found in the eastern Pacific Ocean the White leg shrimp as it is also known as is farmed for food on a regular basis. In some places, people also refer to it as the King prawn or the Pacific White Shrimp. On the outset, the Vannamei Shrimp can grow to a total length of 230 mm. The length of its carapace only grows to 90 mm. The adult white leg shrimps are found in the sea at a depth of around 72 metres and the young ones can be seen thronging the estuaries. Its rostrum is moderately long and has 7-10 feet on the dorsal side while it has two to four teeth on the ventral side. The white leg shrimp is mostly found in temperatures above the level of 20 degrees. In the 20th century, this species was very crucial for the fisherman of this region. However, by the end of the decade fisheries became overcome by aquaculture. In fact, in El Nino years the temperature rose and the population of the Vannamei Shrimp declined and vice versa. 9 years back Greenpeace foundation added the same to the seafood red list. This includes species which are easily sold in fisheries and can be easily sourced from unsustainable fisheries. In the year 2016, its global production was 55% of crustaceanâ??s production worldwide. PACKING : HOSO, HLSO, PUD, PD GRADE : 10/20, 20/30, 30/40, 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/100

Deep sea lobsters are economically very important for the places where it is found. It is usually considered to generate huge income for humans. This is because it tastes really good and is used for active consumption at multiple levels. Falling under the species name Puuerulus spp the deep sea lobster is seen inhabiting crevices or burrowing under the rocks. Deep sea lobster is captured in large numbers and that process is accomplished using trawl nets. It is in their peak season that a large number of them are nurtured. This peak season lies between the months of December to January as that is when you find them mating and the population rising abundantly. The grading of the deep sea lobster is done on the basis of the weight per piece or per gram. Commercially the deep sea lobster is in demand and many people consume it on a regular basis. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : /5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Sand Lobster (Thenus Orientalis) A subspecies of slipper lobster which is found in the Indian and the Pacific Ocean. There are a number of names that this species is associated with one of them being the Sand Lobster. Apart from that Bay lobster and flathead lobster are two other names that it is associated with it. Since it is quite often found near Moreton Bay in Australia it is sometimes referred to as the Moreton Bay bug. The sand lobster is a favourite in Singapore and there it is also called Crayfish. Many Singaporean dishes are made from the sand lobster. This species is quite often confused with the Balmain Bug. However, the placement of the eyes demarcates the two clearly. The eyes of the sand lobster are placed at the margin of the carapace. Sand lobsterâ??s maximum length reaches to around 25 centimetres and the body is strongly depressed by shape. Its carapace length can also reach up to 5 centimetres on the whole. The species distribution is around Indo West Pacific area which starts from the east coast of Africa (the southern Red Sea, to Natal) to China and the Persian Gulf, southern Japan, the Philippines and from the Western Australian zone to Queensland. They are also found in Singapore and Malaysia. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Brown Shrimp (metapenaeus Affinis) Known Locally As The Jinga Shrimp This One Loves To Stay In Brackish Waters. Thus You Will Find Him Resting In Waters Of Around 5-92 Metres Depth. Considered To Inhabit The Indo Pacific Region The Brown Shrimpâ??s Presence Goes From The Persian Gulf And The Arabian Sea To The South China Sea And Hawaii Islands. At Maturity Time The Length Of The Brown Shrimp Is Estimated To Be Around 11.9 Centimetres. Though In Certain Cases The Length Has Been Seen To Reach A Maximum Level Of 22 Centimetres. Common Average Lengths For Both Males And Females Are Mentioned To Be Around 17 Centimetres At The Outset. As Mentioned Before The Species Prefers Muddy Waters And That Is Where You Would Find Them. Again It Also Uses Precopulatory Courtship Ritual To Mate And The Sperm Indirectly Enters The Female Brown Shrimp. The Temperature At Which The Jinga Can Be Nurtured Is Around 24.8-29.1 Degree Fahrenheit. Prices Of The Jinga Are High Because It Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Popular Shrimp Species Of That Area. Vulnerability Is Low Means That There Are Limited Chances Of It Being Changed Into A Rare Species. Packing : Hoso, Hlso & Pud

Red Shrimp (Aristeus Alcocki) Also going by the name Arabian Red Shrimp this variety of prawns is mostly found in the Indian Ocean. It can mostly be found in extreme depths of around 270-1086 metres. The maximum length that the Red Shrimp achieves is around 15 centimetres though there is no clue about its average height or any other important detail. The common length of the male species of red shrimp is 11 centimetre while that of his female counterpart is 14 centimetre. Members of this species of prawns are considered to be gonochoric by nature. In order to mate they indulge in a precopulatory courtship ritual. After the ritual is over an indirect transfer of sperm happens from the male to the female. Overall there is no such indication that the red shrimp is dangerous or is moving on the path to extinction. The fact that it is mostly found in the Indian Ocean strengthens the belief that it might soon become rare. However, because they are found in fewer numbers the price of one piece tends to be very high. The taste of the red shrimp is good and hence many people long to purchase them for consumption. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Karikadi (Parapenaeopsis Stylifera) The Karikadi is a shrimp variety seen in regions of the Indian Ocean. They can be seen in the waters of Kuwait, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In fact, it has two subspecies and each is found in different zones of the Indian Ocean. Maturity length of the Karikadi is around 9 cm though its maximum length can go up to 14.5 cms. The age of the Karikadi is around 2 years which is pretty early. In coast and depths, the Karikadi is seen at depths of 90 metres. On the other hand in muddy and sandy substrates the fish can be seen at a depth of 50 metres. Karikadi is omnivorous in temperament and its diet in normal situations includes crustaceans, mud and detritus, vegetable matter, gastropods, bivalves, diatoms, and sand particles As and when the shrimp matures sexually its feeding intensity also increases. The Karikadi takes less than 15 months to double its population and hence it does not fall under the high-risk category at all. Commercially the Karikadi is nurtured in fisheries and it does not pose any kind of threats to any human. PACKING : HOSO, HLSO & PUD

Flower Shrimp (Penaeus Semisulcatus) Also known as the green tiger prawn the flower shrimp is a very important species of prawn. It has a light brown body that has a greenish tint and has yellow tansvers bands across the back of the carapace; its abdomen is banded with brownish grey and yellow transverse bands. And the antennae are banded yellow and brown. The maximum length the flower shrimp can achieve is up to 180 mm for males and 228 mm for females. Its weight can reach an average of around 130 kgs. Flower shrimps usually have more of an Indopacific distribution inhabiting areas like eastern Africa and the Red Sea east to Indonesia and northern Australia. As a migrant, it has even made a way into areas like the Mediterranean region and the Suez Canal. In India, the species is not considered a very important one. Though in Madagascar, Red Sea and Africa it may be of moderately important. Also in India, the species is avidly used for the nurturing of other species of prawns in the Ganges delta. Aquaculture of this particular species is also being conducted in regions of Taiwan and Thailand. Flower shrimps caught in Pakistan are sued to make shrimp meat and paste. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Pink Shrimp (Metapenaeus Monoceros) The pink shrimp also goes by the name speckled shrimp and brown shrimp. This shrimp is native to Indo west Pacific region from Durban to Red sea and even areas around India. Nowadays you can even find it in the Mediterranean region and the Suez Canal. In fact by doing that it has unknowingly reduced the population of the native species of shrimp of this area. You can find the pink shrimp normally till depths of 10 meter to 30 meters. You would find them in sandy or brackish waters. The adult pink shrimp is pale grey in colour and has brown spots on its surface. They can maximum grow up to a size of 15 cm for males and 20 cm in the females. For the males, there is also the presence of a prominent curved spine. Though the maximum weight recorded for the prawns is 170 grams the average weight that they can boast of lies in the range if 30 grams. The pink shrimp breeds continuously and its spawning season vary according to multiple factors. In India, their spawning seasons range from December to April and August to September. The pink shrimp is considered very important in coastal areas of Africa and countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Israel and Egypt. PACKING HOSO, HLSO & PUD

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Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata) The mud or mangrove crab is found in mangroves and estuaries of Australia, Asia and Africa. Their shell is of green or brown colour and hence the name is given. Its natural region is around the Indo Pacific area. Thus you can find it from South Africa, the Indian Ocean to the Malay Archipelago, and from southern Japan to south-eastern Australia, and as far east as Fiji and Samoa. Nowadays this species has been introduced in Hawaii and Florida. Since they were imported from American Samoa they are given the name Samoan crab in Hawaii. Their big size and delicious meat makes their demand high and led to over crabbing, To stop the same the government has had to put a ban on the crabbing of species less than 6 inches of size. The juveniles are residents of Mangroves while sub adults can be found in the high tide region. On the other hand, the adults are seen in the low tide zone. The mud crabs are cannibalistic in nature. When they are moulting they have a tendency to devour other crabs around them. Females of this species give birth to a million offspring and thus their population never goes down. PACKING : 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES : U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18

Green Crab (Portunus Sanguinolentus) A common littoral crab this one is known by multiple names across the world. In the British Isles, this species goes by the name shore crab or green shore crab. This variety is invasive in nature and has been listed in the top 100 â??world's worst alien invasive species." Though it is a native to the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea it can also be found inhabiting Australia, South America and South Africa. At maturity, the carapace is of a 90 mm width and its food is usually a variety of small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The colour of this species can vary from green, brown, grey and red. It is believed that those who delay their moulting turn into a red colour. These red ones are considered to be much more aggressive as compared to others. The presence of green crab can be harmful to the ecosystems and hence its growth is restricted externally. Native blue crab of America contributes largely to the restriction in population. It is therefore fished on a very small scale in the northeast Atlantic Ocean and 1200 tonnes are caught annually. In the native range, the green crab can be used as an important part of soups and sauce. PACKING 1 X 10 KG IF SIZES U/5, 4/6, 6/8, 8/12, 12/15, 15/18