Andaman Lobster vs Deep-water Scampi

Metanephrops andamanicus compared with Metanephrops challengeri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Lobster	Deep-water Scampi
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order same	Decapoda (Decapoda)	Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family same	Nephropidae	Nephropidae
Genus same	Metanephrops	Metanephrops
Species	Metanephrops andamanicus	Metanephrops challengeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman Lobster and Deep-water Scampi share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Metanephrops.

Conservation Status

Andaman Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Deep-water Scampi

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Lobster	Deep-water Scampi
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman Lobster

Habitat

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Deep-water Scampi

Habitat

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Andaman Lobster

The Andaman Lobster (Metanephrops andamanicus) is a species in the genus Metanephrops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan