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Japanese Lobster

Metanephrops japonicus

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Nephropidae
Genus
Metanephrops
Species
Metanephrops japonicus (Japanese Lobster)

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Andaman Lobster
Metanephrops andamanicus
Least Concern
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Armoured Lobster
Metanephrops armatus
Data Deficient
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China Lobster
Metanephrops sinensis
Least Concern
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Sculpted Lobster
Metanephrops sagamiensis
Data Deficient
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Deep-water Scampi
Metanephrops challengeri
Least Concern
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Neptune Lobster
Metanephrops neptunus
Least Concern
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Melville Island Scampi
Metanephrops sibogae
Least Concern
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Formosa Lobster
Metanephrops formosanus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Lobster?
The scientific name of Japanese Lobster is Metanephrops japonicus. It belongs to the genus Metanephrops.
What is the conservation status of Japanese Lobster?
Japanese Lobster (Metanephrops japonicus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese Lobster live?
Japanese Lobster is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Japanese Lobster belong to?
Japanese Lobster (Metanephrops japonicus) belongs to the genus Metanephrops, which is part of the taxonomic family Nephropidae.
What kingdom does Japanese Lobster belong to?
Japanese Lobster (Metanephrops japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Lobster?
The closest relatives of Japanese Lobster 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
LC 🐾
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
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Japanese Lobster
Metanephrops japonicus
DD
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Melville Island Scampi
Metanephrops sibogae
LC 🐾
Formosa Lobster
Metanephrops formosanus
DD 🐾
Velvet Lobster
Metanephrops velutinus
LC 🐾
Urugavian Lobster
Metanephrops rubellus
DD
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