Recent advances on research of native prawn Macrobrachium americanum (Decapoda: Palaemonidae) with aquaculture and conservation purposes

where good management practices on aquaculture are mandatory. The economic and ecological importance of prawns the Genus Macrobrachium cause an impact at a global level involving economic, academic social aspects. americanum appears as one genus species with high nutritional value demand in national international markets, well vital income for fisherman producers this species. For researchers, it is challenge to find solutions culture propose conservation measures M. emphasis development, nutrition reproduction. Although there scientific studies supporting species, our knowledge about its cultivation, reproduction limited. This paper summarizes latest made cooperation research lead by Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste, Mexico. After several years continuous research, considered that those efforts have produced useful information sustainable exploitation, basic