Andaman Lobster vs Velvet Lobster

Metanephrops andamanicus compared with Metanephrops velutinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Lobster	Velvet Lobster
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (節足動物)	Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class same	Malacostraca (軟甲綱)	Malacostraca (軟甲綱)
Order same	Decapoda (十脚目)	Decapoda (十脚目)
Family same	Nephropidae	Nephropidae
Genus same	Metanephrops	Metanephrops
Species	Metanephrops andamanicus	Metanephrops velutinus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andaman Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Velvet Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Lobster	Velvet 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.

Velvet 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