Metanephrops japonicus

Metanephrops japonicus
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

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 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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