Japanese spiny lobster

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Japanese spiny lobster

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Palinuridae
Genus: Panulirus
Species: P. japonicus
Binomial name
Panulirus japonicus
Von Siebold, 1824

The Japanese spiny lobster, Panulirus japonicus, is a member of the Panulirus genus of spiny lobsters. It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine. Serving and preparation methods include sashimi, lobster steak, frying, and roasting alive (残酷焼, zankokuyaki).