Sintang Shrimp as a Protein Source from Freshwater “Steps Towards The Development”

Macrobrachium sintangense or sintang shrimp is one of the native Indonesian shrimps that is commonly discovered in Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan Island. This shrimp is used for protein source and its number still depends on fishing. Recently, population of the sintang shrimp has been decreasing. The eco-biological information of the shrimp was also limited. The research about M. sintangense was conducted in 2012–2013. The research was conducted in several steps, i.e. collecting samples from the original habitat, ecological and biological studies, and adaptation on laboratory condition for domestication of the shrimp. The reseach aims to know the condition of population from several places and to know the proximate content of the shrimp. Shrimp samples were collected from West Java, Central Java, East Java, Lampung and West Kalimantan. The results of the research showed that the M. sintangense natural stock tend to decrease, and the shrimps from some regions had adapted respectively with their level in controlled habitat. Based on the proximate analysis (base on percentage of dry weight) it showed that the protein content of Sintang shrimps was in the range of 57.79–66.51%, and the fat content was in the range of 7.13–12.33%. This research revealed that M. sintangense needs further development to be produced in measurable quantities by aquaculture propagation. Sintang shrimp has been adapted in controlled habitat, therefore they can be a protein source for the people. The dependence of the shrimp fishing can be reduced. Also, the shrimp can be used for conservation purpose, such as for restocking. Proceeding of ASIAHORCS 2013. Hal. 91-100 ISBN 978-979-799-806-6