Litopenaeus
Litopenaeus is a genus of prawns, formerly included in the genus Penaeus. It contains five species:
- Litopenaeus occidentalis
- Litopenaeus schmitti
- Litopenaeus setiferus
- Litopenaeus stylirostris
- Litopenaeus vannamei
Parasites
Litopenaeus is a suspected host of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a pathogen of humans.