Andaman Lobster vs Urugavian Lobster

Metanephrops andamanicus compared with Metanephrops rubellus

Key Differences

• Andaman Lobster is Least Concern while Urugavian Lobster is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Lobster	Urugavian Lobster
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)	Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class same	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)	Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order same	Decapoda (Decapoda)	Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family same	Nephropidae	Nephropidae
Genus same	Metanephrops	Metanephrops
Species	Metanephrops andamanicus	Metanephrops rubellus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andaman Lobster

LC — Least Concern

Urugavian Lobster

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Lobster	Urugavian 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.

Urugavian 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