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Metanephrops australiensis

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(Redirected from Australian scampi) Species of lobster

Metanephrops australiensis
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Suborder: Pleocyemata
Family: Nephropidae
Genus: Metanephrops
Species: M. australiensis
Binomial name
Metanephrops australiensis
(Bruce, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Nephrops australiensis Bruce, 1966

Metanephrops australiensis, commonly known as Australian scampi or the northwest lobster, is a species of lobster. It is found off the north-west coast of Western Australia, ranging from the city of Eucla to Indonesia. It is prolific near Port Hedland.

References

  1. Wahle, R.; Butler, M.; Chan, T.Y.; Cockcroft, A.; MacDiarmid, A. (2011). "Metanephrops australiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T169965A6694390. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T169965A6694390.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. T. Chan (2009). "Metanephrops australiensis (Bruce, 1966)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  3. Lipke B. Holthuis (1991). "Metanephrops australiensis". FAO Species Catalogue, Volume 13. Marine Lobsters of the World. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125. Food and Agriculture Organization. pp. 68–69. ISBN 92-5-103027-8.
Taxon identifiers
Metanephrops australiensis


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