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Metanephrops japonicus
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.
Diagnosis:   
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). Occurs at depths from 200 to 440 m, usually between 200 and 300 m with muddy bottom (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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