| Attribute | Specification |
| Scientific Name | Varies by species (e.g., Penaeus monodon, Litopenaeus vannamei) |
| Common Name | Shrimp |
| Body Shape | Elongated, cylindrical, and segmented |
| Size (Adult) | 2–25 cm (depending on species; tiger prawns can be larger) |
| Weight (Adult) | 10 g – 150 g (species dependent) |
| Color | Translucent, gray, pink, brown, or striped (changes when cooked) |
| Exoskeleton | Hard, chitinous exoskeleton covering the body |
| Fins/Tail | Fan-like tail with uropods and telson |
| Antennae | Long, thin antennae extending from the head |
| Legs | 5 pairs of walking legs (periopods) and 5 pairs of swimmerets (pleopods) |
| Eyes | Compound eyes, located on stalks |
| Mouthparts | Complex mouthparts for scavenging and feeding |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Often subtle; females may have broader abdomens |
