Giant river prawn
Macrobranchium rosenbergii
Origin
Asia, inland waters (FAO 4)
Farming- / Catch method
Pond systems (aquaculture)
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Giant river prawn
Quality mark Cultivation
/Keurmerk Wild
Green
Second choice
Avoid
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Shrimp
Shrimp is a type of crustaceans with elonged bodies and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion. Under the broader definition, shrimp may be synonymous with prawn. Covering the stalk-eyed swimming crustaceans with long muscular tails long whiskers and slender legs. Any small crustaceans that resemble a shrimp are called one. The habitat of the shrimp covers all waters, near the shore, rivers, lakes and in the deep sea. There are several types of shrimp on the dutch market. Wild shrimps from colder waters like the brown shrimp and the northern prawn are in general a bit smaller. Big shrimps or prawns also referred to as ‘gamba’, are most often imported from tropical areas, where they are farmed.
Giant river prawn
The giant river prawn is a fresh water prawn native to Asia and Australia. It is a large prawn that can reach up to 30 cm in length. Although these prawns live in freshwater habitats, their larvae need brackish water to survive. The giant river prawn is very territorial and can eat its own species. This causes a lot of problems when they are cultured in very high densities.
ASC label
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
MSC label
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
Good fish
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
Second choice
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Avoid
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
Welfare
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P.
GlobalG.A.P. certified farms are doing a step in the right direction in terms of sustainability. A few species with this label are getting a better score on the VISwijzer.
Organic
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.