Andaman Lobster vs Japanese Lobster

Metanephrops andamanicus compared with Metanephrops japonicus

Key Differences

• Andaman Lobster is Least Concern while Japanese Lobster is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Lobster	Japanese Lobster
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Arthropoda (arthropodes)
Class same	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order same	Decapoda (Decapoda)	Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family same	Nephropidae	Nephropidae
Genus same	Metanephrops	Metanephrops
Species	Metanephrops andamanicus	Metanephrops japonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman Lobster and Japanese Lobster share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Metanephrops.

Conservation Status

Andaman Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Japanese Lobster

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Lobster	Japanese Lobster
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.

Japanese Lobster

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