Royal Red Shrimp (Pleoticus robustus), a decapod crustacean belonging to the family Solenoceridae, has emerged as a highly sought-after species in the seafood industry. Boasting a unique flavour profile and striking red coloration, these shrimp have become popular for their culinary applications.

Royal Reds (Pleoticus Robustus) are perhaps the softest and most delicate of all our native shrimp species. This vibrant red shrimp never sees the light of day, preferring the cold dark depths out at the edge where the gently sloping bottom of the Gulf drops abruptly off the continental shelf.

Royal red shrimp (Pleoticus robustus) is found in Western Atlantic, commonly encountered from 35°N (Cape Hatteras) to French Guiana, but occasionally extending to 43°N (Scotian Shelf). Stock structure of this species is unknown and in US waters it is assessed and managed under the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.