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Black Tiger Shrimps

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

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

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

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

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