Age and growth of kiddy shrimp, parapenaeopsis stylifera was investigated during September, 1995-May,2000 from Veraval Fisheries Harbour. The average annual catch of the species during 1996-1999 was 1,940 t, which formed about 45% of the total penaeid shrimp landing. The species was caught throughout the fishing season, with major peak during October-January. The total length ranged from 56 to 108 mm in males and from 56 to 140mm in females
