1, different appearance. Spotted shrimp individuals are black-brown, the body surface has a horizontal spot pattern, larger, smooth skin, slightly thicker shell. Because of its body surface has obvious color contrast, bright colors, so it is also known as "flower shrimp". Flower shrimp (spot prawns) in the individual shrimp is relatively large, smooth skin, shell slightly thick, brightly colored, with horizontal spots pattern.

2, different living environments. Spotted shrimp inhabits the muddy seabed, like shallow sea environment, high water quality requirements, suitable for life in the lighter brackish water. Flower shrimp (spot shrimp) like shallow sea environment, the water quality requirements are higher.

3, the distribution of different places of origin. Spotted shrimp originated in Australia, India, Thailand and other places, now in Hainan, Fujian, Zhejiang and other places are also distributed, not much production, but high production efficiency. Flower shrimp (spot shrimp) originated in Australia, India, Thailand and other places, now in Hainan, Fujian, Zhejiang and other places also have distribution.

4, different nutritional value. Spot prawns astaxanthin content is about 20% higher than ordinary shrimp, which helps to extend its life and spawning rate. Flower shrimp (spot prawns) has a higher nutritional value, adaptability, high meat production rate, and many benefits to human health.