Average Length: 8 cm – 25 cm (species dependent)
Weight: 10g – 80g per piece (size grade dependent)
Body Shape: Slender, curved body with segmented shell
Shell: Thin, semi-hard outer shell
Color (Raw): Grey to light blue / black stripes (varies by species)
Color (Cooked): Pink to orange
Head: Small head with long antennae
Claws: Small front legs (not large claws like lobster)
Meat: White to pinkish, firm texture
Taste: Sweet, mild ocean flavor
Habitat: Coastal marine waters & aquaculture farms