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Spot Prawn : Alaskan Prawn : Californian Spot Prawn

Spot Prawn : Alaskan Prawn : Californian Spot Prawn

History: Pandalus platyceros is the scientific name of this particular prawn. It goes by three names, California spot prawn, Alaskan prawn, or simply, spot prawn. Despite the name and size, they are shrimp and not prawns; prawns are larger than shrimp. Their habitat is in the Pacific Ocean, stretching from San Diego all the way … Continue reading