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Formosa Lobster

Metanephrops formosanus

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 (प्राणी)
Phylum
Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Nephropidae
Genus
Metanephrops
Species
Metanephrops formosanus (Formosa Lobster)

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Least Concern
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Metanephrops armatus
Data Deficient
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China Lobster
Metanephrops sinensis
Least Concern
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Sculpted Lobster
Metanephrops sagamiensis
Data Deficient
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Deep-water Scampi
Metanephrops challengeri
Least Concern
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Neptune Lobster
Metanephrops neptunus
Least Concern
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Japanese Lobster
Metanephrops japonicus
Data Deficient
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Metanephrops sibogae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Formosa Lobster?
The scientific name of Formosa Lobster is Metanephrops formosanus. It belongs to the genus Metanephrops.
What is the conservation status of Formosa Lobster?
Formosa Lobster (Metanephrops formosanus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Formosa Lobster live?
Formosa Lobster is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Formosa Lobster belong to?
Formosa Lobster (Metanephrops formosanus) belongs to the genus Metanephrops, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephropidae.
What kingdom does Formosa Lobster belong to?
Formosa Lobster (Metanephrops formosanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Formosa Lobster?
The closest relatives of Formosa Lobster in the genus Metanephrops include Andaman Lobster, Armoured Lobster, China Lobster, Sculpted Lobster, Deep-water Scampi.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Metanephrops — 11 Species

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Andaman Lobster
Metanephrops andamanicus
LC 🐾
Armoured Lobster
Metanephrops armatus
DD 🐾
China Lobster
Metanephrops sinensis
LC 🐾
Sculpted Lobster
Metanephrops sagamiensis
DD 🐾
Deep-water Scampi
Metanephrops challengeri
LC 🐾
Neptune Lobster
Metanephrops neptunus
LC 🐾
Japanese Lobster
Metanephrops japonicus
DD 🐾
Melville Island Scampi
Metanephrops sibogae
LC
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Formosa Lobster
Metanephrops formosanus
DD
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Velvet Lobster
Metanephrops velutinus
LC 🐾
Urugavian Lobster
Metanephrops rubellus
DD
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