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nishi ki-ebi (Ornate Spiny Lobster)

Panulirus ornatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Israel, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese nishi ki-ebi
Spanish langosta ornamentada
French grosse langouste porcelaine
German Ornatlanguste
Portuguese lagosta ornamentada
Thai kung mangkon

Similar Species in Panulirus

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goshiki ebi
Panulirus versicolor
Least Concern
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iseebi
Panulirus regius
Data Deficient
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kanoko ise-ebi
Panulirus longipes
Least Concern
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Guinea Chick Lobster
Panulirus guttatus
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of nishi ki-ebi?
The scientific name of nishi ki-ebi is Panulirus ornatus. It belongs to the genus Panulirus.
What is the conservation status of nishi ki-ebi?
nishi ki-ebi (Panulirus ornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does nishi ki-ebi live?
nishi ki-ebi is found in Distributed across Israel, Norway, and Taiwan.. Countries include Israel, Norway, Taiwan.
What family does nishi ki-ebi belong to?
nishi ki-ebi (Panulirus ornatus) belongs to the genus Panulirus, which is part of the taxonomic family Palinuridae.
Is nishi ki-ebi endangered?
No, nishi ki-ebi (Panulirus ornatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does nishi ki-ebi belong to?
nishi ki-ebi (Panulirus ornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of nishi ki-ebi?
The closest relatives of nishi ki-ebi in the genus Panulirus include goshiki ebi, iseebi, kanoko ise-ebi, Pronghorn Spiny Lobster, Scalloped Spiny Lobster.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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goshiki ebi
Panulirus versicolor
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iseebi
Panulirus regius
DD 🐾
kanoko ise-ebi
Panulirus longipes
LC
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nishi ki-ebi
Panulirus ornatus
LC
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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 🐾
Japanese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus japonicus
DD 🐾
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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