Metanephrops japonicus
| Metanephrops japonicus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Family: | Nephropidae |
| Genus: | Metanephrops |
| Species: | M. japonicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Metanephrops japonicus (Tapparone-Canefri, 1873) | |
Metanephrops japonicus is a species of lobster found in Japanese waters, and a gourmet food in Japanese cuisine.[2] 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).[2] 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).[2]
Metanephrops japonicus served in a creamy butter sauce
References
- ↑ M. Butler, T. Y. Chan, A. Cockcroft, A. MacDiarmid & R. Wahle (2011). "Metanephrops japonicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- 1 2 3 Lipke B. Holthuis (1991). "Metanephrops japonicus". Marine Lobsters of the World. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125. Food and Agriculture Organization. p. 74. ISBN 92-5-103027-8.
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