Japanese spiny lobster
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| Japanese spiny lobster | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Crustacea |
| Class: | Malacostraca |
| Order: | Decapoda |
| Family: | Palinuridae |
| Genus: | Panulirus |
| Species: | P. japonicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Panulirus japonicus Von Siebold, 1824 |
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The Japanese spiny lobster (イセエビ（伊勢蝦／伊勢海老） isēbi), Panulirus japonicus, is a member of the Panulirus genus of spiny lobsters.[2] It grows up to 30 centimetres (12 in) long and lives in the Pacific Ocean around Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan.[2] P. japonicus is the subject of commercial lobster fishery in Japan.[2] It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine. Serving and preparation methods include sashimi, lobster steak, frying, and roasting alive (残酷焼, zankokuyaki).
[edit] References
- ^ T. Y. Chan (2009). "Panulirus japonicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 3.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/170006. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
- ^ a b c Lipke B. Holthuis (1991). "Panulirus japonicus". FAO Species Catalogue, Volume 13. Marine Lobsters of the World. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125. Food and Agriculture Organization. pp. 143–144. ISBN 92-5-103027-8. http://nlbif.eti.uva.nl/bis/lobsters.php?menuentry=soorten&id=155.
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