Two different units of Southern pink shrimp have been identified by CECAF in Northwestern Africa, one in Mauritania and another one in Senegal-Gambia, although without enough evidence for differentiating biological stocks (FAO 2020). The current record focuses on the Senegal-Gambia assessment unit.

The species is targeted both by artisanal and industrial vessels (Emanuelsson 2008). Artisanal vessels capture the species using local gears called Félé-félé (Cast net) and Mujas (Stow net). The industrial fishery is mainly targeting the species with Beam trawls.