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Velvet Lobster

Metanephrops velutinus

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Malacostraca (Crustaceans)
Order
Decapoda (Decapoda)
Family
Nephropidae
Genus
Metanephrops
Species
Metanephrops velutinus (Velvet 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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Japanese Lobster
Metanephrops japonicus
Data Deficient
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Melville Island Scampi
Metanephrops sibogae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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