Andaman Lobster [Metanephrops andamanicus]
Description
The Andaman Lobster is native to the Andaman Sea, off the coasts of Myanmar and Thailand. They inhabit depths of 275 to 450 meters. They are typically light brown or pinkish in color and can reach a length of up to 100 mm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Lobsters
Nephropidae
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| Genus |
Metanephrops
Metanephrops
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