Panulirus japonicus (Von Siebold, 1824)
Japanese spiny lobster
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Family:  Palinuridae (spiny lobsters)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
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Biology:  It has lengths of 30 cm, maximum total body length; 25 cm, common length (Ref. 4). Occurs in depths between 1 and 15 m on rocky bottoms and inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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