description Kiddi Shrimp Overview
A small penaeid shrimp of Indo-West Pacific coastal waters, harvested in South Asian artisanal fisheries as part of mixed-species catches alongside larger commercial prawns.
help Kiddi Shrimp FAQ
What species is sold under the name kiddi shrimp?
Kiddi shrimp is commonly identified as Penaeopsis stylifera, a small penaeid shrimp. FAO species records use the English name kiddi shrimp and list it in the Indo-West Pacific. [FAO species record](https://www.fao.org/4/ac477e/ac477e07.pdf)
Where is kiddi shrimp found?
Its recorded range includes coastal waters from Kuwait and Pakistan to India and other Indo-West Pacific areas. It is a marine coastal shrimp, not a freshwater aquarium species. [FAO species record](https://www.fao.org/4/ac477e/ac477e07.pdf)
How is kiddi shrimp caught in South Asian fisheries?
It is often taken in artisanal or mixed-species coastal fisheries alongside larger commercial prawns. That means a catalog listing for kiddi shrimp does not automatically describe a single-species industrial catch. [Seafood Watch review](https://www.seafoodwatch.org/globalassets/sfw/pdf/expert-review/2024/100724/seafood-watch-squid-indonesia-thailand-india-28315.pdf)
Is kiddi shrimp the same as a large tiger prawn?
No. Kiddi shrimp refers to Penaeopsis stylifera, a smaller penaeid species, while tiger prawns belong to different species and are usually marketed as a larger commercial prawn. [FAO species record](https://www.fao.org/4/ac477e/ac477e07.pdf)
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