giant tiger prawn; black tiger prawn
Refers specifically to Penaeus monodon, a large commercially important shrimp species. In Japanese, the katakana name is the usual way to refer to this animal.
Giant tiger prawns are widely farmed in Southeast Asia.
This black tiger prawn is really big, isn't it?
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name ウシエビ (ushi-ebi, 'cow shrimp') likely comes from the large size and perhaps the striped pattern reminiscent of a cow. The exact origin is uncertain.