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Japanese Spiny Lobster

Panulirus japonicus

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Malacostraca (Höhere Krebse)
Order
Decapoda (Zehnfußkrebse)
Family
Palinuridae
Genus
Panulirus
Species
Panulirus japonicus (Japanese Spiny Lobster)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Langosta Japonesa
French Langouste Japonaise

Similar Species in Panulirus

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Blaue Schmucklanguste
Panulirus versicolor
Least Concern
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Königslanguste
Panulirus regius
Data Deficient
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Langbein-Languste
Panulirus longipes
Least Concern
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Ornatlanguste
Panulirus ornatus
Least Concern
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Pronghorn Spiny Lobster
Panulirus penicillatus
Least Concern
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Scalloped Spiny Lobster
Panulirus homarus
Least Concern
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Smoothtail Spiny Lobster
Panulirus laevicauda
Data Deficient
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White-whiskered Coral Crayfish
Panulirus femoristriga
Least Concern
View all species in Panulirus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Spiny Lobster?
The scientific name of Japanese Spiny Lobster is Panulirus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Panulirus.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Spiny Lobster?
Japanese Spiny Lobster (Panulirus japonicus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Spiny Lobster live?
Japanese Spiny Lobster is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Japanese Spiny Lobster belong to?
Japanese Spiny Lobster (Panulirus japonicus) belongs to the genus Panulirus, which is part of the taxonomic family Palinuridae.
What kingdom does Japanese Spiny Lobster belong to?
Japanese Spiny Lobster (Panulirus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Spiny Lobster?
The closest relatives of Japanese Spiny Lobster in the genus Panulirus include Blaue Schmucklanguste, Königslanguste, Langbein-Languste, Ornatlanguste, Pronghorn Spiny Lobster.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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Blaue Schmucklanguste
Panulirus versicolor
LC 🐾
Königslanguste
Panulirus regius
DD 🐾
Langbein-Languste
Panulirus longipes
LC 🐾
Ornatlanguste
Panulirus ornatus
LC 🐾
Pronghorn Spiny Lobster
Panulirus penicillatus
LC 🐾
Scalloped Spiny Lobster
Panulirus homarus
LC 🐾
Smoothtail Spiny Lobster
Panulirus laevicauda
DD 🐾
White-whiskered Coral Crayfish
Panulirus femoristriga
LC 🐾
Chinese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus stimpsoni
DD 🐾
Green Spiny Lobster
Panulirus gracilis
DD
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Japanese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus japonicus
DD
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Brown Spiny Lobster
Panulirus echinatus
LC 🐾
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
DD 🐾
California Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
LC 🐾
Mud Spiny Lobster
Panulirus polyphagus
LC 🐾
Guinea Chick Lobster
Panulirus guttatus
LC
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