Qingdao prawns refer to prawns. The scientific name of the shrimp is Neopenaeus, which belongs to the class Crustacea, Decapoda, Penidae, and the genus Neopenaeus. Because shrimps have strong tolerance to low salt, high water temperature and low dissolved oxygen, they can survive for a long time out of water, so they are suitable for commercial farming. The mature body length of shrimps ranges from 10.0 to 15.5cm, with the smallest mature individual being 8.0cm and weighing 7.0g. The proportion of sexual maturity increases with the growth of body length.

The shrimp is widely distributed on the east coast of Japan, the coasts of Guangdong and Fujian in China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia.

The shrimp is a shallow-water shrimp near the coast, often inhabiting sandy or muddy bottom sea areas. This shrimp has strong adaptability to the environment and likes to lurk in the substrate, with only its eyes and tentacles exposed. The food habits are omnivorous and partial to carnivorous. The juvenile shrimp stage is similar to that of prawns. The adult shrimp mainly preys on benthic organisms and also eats bottom plankton. It likes to be active in the evening or early morning for food.

The nutritional value and economic value of Jiwei shrimp are high. The shell of Jiwei shrimp is crispy, the meat is smooth and tender, and it has its own umami flavor. It has less shrimp blood, little fishy smell, and good-looking color. It is a high-quality seafood and a delicacy on the table.