1. Family and genus difference: penaeus vannamei boone, also known as Neopenaeid, belongs to Crustacea, Decapoda, Penaeidae and Neopenaeid. South American white shrimp is the name for Litopenaeus vannamei, also known as white-limbed shrimp and white shrimp, belonging to Crustacea, Decapoda, Penaeidae and Neopenaeida.
2. Origin: penaeus vannamei boone is mainly produced in the coastal areas of North America, while South American white shrimp is mainly produced in South America.
3. Appearance: penaeus vannamei boone is small, usually brown or greenish brown with dark spots. In contrast, South American white shrimp is larger, usually light gray or light brown with white stripes.
4. Taste: penaeus vannamei boone has delicate meat and sweet taste. The meat quality of South American white shrimp is tougher and slightly sweet.
5. Value: Because the production of South American white shrimp is relatively small, its price is usually more expensive than that of penaeus vannamei boone.
Generally speaking, although white shrimp in penaeus vannamei boone and South America are common marine organisms, they are significantly different in family, origin, appearance, taste and value.