Metanephrops_japonicus

<i>Metanephrops japonicus</i>

Metanephrops japonicus

Species of lobster

Metanephrops japonicus is a species of lobster found in Japanese waters, and a gourmet food in Japanese cuisine.[3] 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).[3] 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).[3]

Metanephrops japonicus served in a creamy butter sauce

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References

  1. [1]
    Butler, M.; Chan, T.Y.; Cockcroft, A.; MacDiarmid, A.; Wahle, R. (2011). "Metanephrops japonicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T170036A6716154. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T170036A6716154.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Tin-Yam Chan (2009). "Metanephrops japonicus (Tapparone-Canefri, 1873)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. [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. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)


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