Species profile
Northern White Shrimp
Penaeus setiferus
Identify Northern White Shrimp (Penaeus setiferus) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 12 jurisdictions.
At a glance
Northern White Shrimp (Penaeus setiferus) is a crustacean regulated in 12 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 1 (Alabama); the most generous is 200 (Federal Waters (DFO)).
Confirmed by 759 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Also called Gulf white shrimp, it is one of the top three commercial shrimp species harvested in the US.
- It ranges from New York south through Florida and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
- Juveniles rely on low-salinity estuaries near river mouths as nursery habitat before moving offshore.
- Adults can reach about 7–8 inches in total body length.
- Spawning occurs offshore in deeper, saltier water, typically from spring through early fall.
Where Northern White Shrimp are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Northern White Shrimp
Background
Litopenaeus setiferus (also accepted: Penaeus setiferus, and known by various common names including Atlantic white shrimp,white shrimp, gray shrimp, lake shrimp, green shrimp, green-tailed shrimp, blue-tailed shrimp, rainbow shrimp, Daytona shrimp, Mayport Shrimp, common shrimp, southern shrimp, and, in Mexico, camaron blanco) is a species of prawn found along the Atlantic coast of North America…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Northern White Shrimp article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern White Shrimp?
Northern White Shrimp (Penaeus setiferus) is a crustacean regulated in 12 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Northern White Shrimp?
Northern White Shrimp is Penaeus setiferus.
Is Northern White Shrimp regulated for fishing?
Yes — Northern White Shrimp has fishing regulations in 12 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Northern White Shrimp?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Northern White Shrimp along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.