Recent developments on broodstock maturation and reproduction of Farfantepenaeus paulensis

This paper describes the latest developments on maturation and reproduction of Farfantepenaeus paulensis in captivity, with special reference to the studies conducted during the last decade at the Laboratory of Mariculture, University of Rio Grande in southern Brazil, aiming to improve the future outlook for a sustainable nauplii production of F. paulensis. Particular emphasis has been given on the reproductive cycle, ovarian maturation, maturation and spawning systems, artificial insemination, broodstock reproductive performance and maintenance of captive broodstock.