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Melville Island Scampi

Metanephrops sibogae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Malacostraca (연갑강)
Order
Decapoda (십각목)
Family
Nephropidae
Genus
Metanephrops
Species
Metanephrops sibogae (Melville Island Scampi)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melville Island Scampi?
The scientific name of Melville Island Scampi is Metanephrops sibogae. It belongs to the genus Metanephrops.
What is the conservation status of Melville Island Scampi?
Melville Island Scampi (Metanephrops sibogae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Melville Island Scampi live?
Melville Island Scampi is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Melville Island Scampi belong to?
Melville Island Scampi (Metanephrops sibogae) belongs to the genus Metanephrops, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephropidae.
Is Melville Island Scampi endangered?
No, Melville Island Scampi (Metanephrops sibogae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Melville Island Scampi belong to?
Melville Island Scampi (Metanephrops sibogae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Melville Island Scampi?
The closest relatives of Melville Island Scampi 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
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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
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Melville Island Scampi
Metanephrops sibogae
LC
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Formosa Lobster
Metanephrops formosanus
DD 🐾
Velvet Lobster
Metanephrops velutinus
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Urugavian Lobster
Metanephrops rubellus
DD
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