whiteleg shrimp; Pacific white shrimp
Refers specifically to Litopenaeus vannamei, a widely farmed shrimp species. Often seen in seafood contexts, menus, and aquaculture discussions.
The whiteleg shrimp at this shop is very fresh.
Whiteleg shrimp is a type of shrimp that is widely farmed.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; the kanji 海老 is sometimes used for shrimp, but the katakana form is more common.
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; no priority markers are specified.
From the species name 'vannamei' (named after Dutch researcher Van Name) combined with エビ (shrimp). The spelling バナメイ reflects the Japanese approximation of the foreign name.