Giant river prawn
Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Overview
Giant River Prawns are OK – needs improvement, better choices can be found for prawns using the Good Fish Guide. You are most likely to find Giant River Prawns in restaurants and take-aways. They are also known as the giant freshwater prawn or freshwater scampi.
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Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
OK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Avoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
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Under review
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