Humpback Nylon Shrimp

Humpback Nylon Shrimp (Heterocarpus gibbosus) is a quality seafood product sourced from Indian waters.

• Scientific name: Heterocarpus gibbosus
• Distribution: India including Andaman Sea
• Areas of abundance: 250 - 400 m off Kerala coast
• Peak season: November to Apri
• Gear used: Trawl net

Also known as: French: Crevette / Nordialve · Japanese: Hokkokuakaebi · Spanish: Camaron