Metapenaeus affinis

Metapenaeus affinis, commonly referred to as the Jinga shrimp,^[1] is a species of prawn in the family Penaeidae. It grows up to 22 cm (8.7 in) in length, with its common length being 17 cm (6.7 in).^[2] Pale green or pink-brown body with green or red-brown specks.^[3]

Metapenaeus affinis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Malacostraca
Order:	Decapoda
Suborder:	Dendrobranchiata
Family:	Penaeidae
Genus:	Metapenaeus
Species:	M. affinis
Binomial name
Metapenaeus affinis H. Milne Edwards, 1837

Distribution

Fig. 1. Penaeus affinis now known as M. affinis.

M. affinis is found in the Indo-Pacific, from the Persian Gulf to Hawaii, at depths of 5 to 92 metres (20 to 300 ft).^[2]

Interest to Fisheries

This species is most important in Pakistan's surrounding waters. It is regularly fished off of the Persian Gulf.^[4] M. affinis is considered the most important species of Metapenaeus in India. These shrimp are exported in Bangladesh for local consumption.^[2]