Metanephrops australiensis
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[2]
  • 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.[3]

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  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.


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