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Metanephrops japonicus (Tapparone-Canefri, 1873) Japanese lobster |
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| Family: | Nephropidae (clawed crabs) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 200 - 440 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-west Pacific: Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | It has lengths of 9 to 12 cm, total body length; 3.7 cm (males) and 3 to 6 cm (females), carapace length (Ref. 4). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251) | |||
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