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Pacific Seabob

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Xiphopenaeus riveti, a penaeid shrimp native to the Pacific coast of South America, is commercially harvested in Ecuador and Peru and closely related to the Atlantic seabob.

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What is the scientific name of Pacific Seabob?

Pacific Seabob is Xiphopenaeus riveti, a penaeid shrimp from the Pacific coast of South America. It is a marine shrimp associated with commercial fisheries in that region.

Where is Pacific Seabob harvested?

The species is commercially harvested in Ecuador and Peru. Its range along the Pacific coast of South America distinguishes it from the better-known Atlantic seabob fishery.

Is Pacific Seabob related to Atlantic Seabob?

Yes. Pacific Seabob is closely related to the Atlantic seabob and belongs to the same penaeid shrimp group. The Pacific species is identified scientifically as Xiphopenaeus riveti.

Is Pacific Seabob a freshwater shrimp?

No. Pacific Seabob is a marine penaeid shrimp from coastal waters of the Pacific side of South America. It is commercially caught rather than kept as a freshwater aquarium species.

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