Metanephrops japonicus

Metanephrops japonicus is a species of lobster found in Japanese waters, and a gourmet food in Japanese cuisine.[3] It occurs from Chōshi, Chiba Prefecture (Honshu) to the east coast of Kyushu, where it lives at depths of 200–440 metres (660–1,440 ft).[3] Adults grow to a total length of 9–12 centimetres (3.5–4.7 in), and a carapace length of 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in).[3]

Metanephrops japonicus served in a creamy butter sauce

Metanephrops japonicus

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Nephropidae
Genus: Metanephrops
Species:
M. japonicus
Binomial name
Metanephrops japonicus
Synonyms[2]
  • Nephrops japonicus Tapparone-Canefri, 1873

References

  1. M. Butler; T. Y. Chan; A. Cockcroft; A. MacDiarmid & R. Wahle (2011). "Metanephrops japonicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170036A6716154. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T170036A6716154.en. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. Tin-Yam Chan (2009). "Metanephrops japonicus (Tapparone-Canefri, 1873)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. Lipke B. Holthuis (1991). "Metanephrops japonicus". Marine Lobsters of the World. FAO Species Catalogue, Volume 13. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125. Food and Agriculture Organization. p. 74. ISBN 92-5-103027-8.


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