Japanese Furrow Lobster vs Small Furrow Lobster

Nupalirus japonicus compared with Nupalirus chani

Key Differences

• Japanese Furrow Lobster is Least Concern while Small Furrow Lobster is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Furrow Lobster	Small Furrow Lobster
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (절지동물)	Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class same	Malacostraca (연갑강)	Malacostraca (연갑강)
Order same	Decapoda (십각목)	Decapoda (십각목)
Family same	Palinuridae	Palinuridae
Genus same	Nupalirus	Nupalirus
Species	Nupalirus japonicus	Nupalirus chani

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Furrow Lobster and Small Furrow Lobster share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Nupalirus.

Conservation Status

Japanese Furrow Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Small Furrow Lobster

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Furrow Lobster	Small Furrow Lobster
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Furrow Lobster

Habitat

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Small Furrow Lobster

Habitat

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan