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Deep-water rose shrimp
Parapenaeus longirostris
Γάμπαρη

Sustainability Status

Think before consuming - no stock assessment available

Deep-water rose shrimp
Γάμπαρη

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Deep-water rose shrimp
Γάμπαρη

Legal

Minimum Size

2cm (CL)

Prohibited Consumption Period

None

Sustainable

Minimum Size

2.4cm (CL)

Avoid Consumption Period

January – March

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Advice For Consumption
There is no accurate stock assessment available. Think before consuming this species, and always respect sustainable sizes and breeding seasons.
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded
Description
a pink-orange carapace with a reddish rostrum. On the carapace, there is a long furrow beginning near the eyes and present on the entire length of the carapace. Looks like: Species like Aristaeopsis edwardsiana, Aristaeomorpha foliacea, and even some Plesionika species can be confused with P. longirostris due to shared habitat and similar coloration or body shape.
IUCN info

Not evaluated

Did you know?
Deep‑water rose shrimp exhibit a “digging phase” in which they root through sediment in the depths to find food!
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Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable

Fishstocks

Declining due to overexploitation

Illegal species

Fishing, selling and consumption of this species is illegal

Invasive / Native

text for Invasive / Native

Can accumulate dangerously high levels of toxic substances detrimental to health

Consumption should be avoided, especially by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children and other sensitive groups.