Metapenaeus affinis (Milne Edwards, 1837)

Curved rostrum;

PETASMA distomedian projection crescent-shaped, leaning on distolateral projections and concealing them partly or completely

THELYCUM anterior plate deeply grooved longitudinally and considerably wider posteriorly; posterior transverse ridge with 2 anterolateral rounded projections partly covering lateral plates.

Merus of pereopod fifth of male showing ventral keel.

Distinctive characters : Generally almost entire body pubescent, rarely, partly or completely hairless; rostrum armed with 8 to 11 teeth along entire dorsal margin slightly sinuous and reaching from proximal to distal margin of third antennular article or exceeding it.

Colour : Pale greenish to pale pinkish