Parribacus japonicus Holthuis, 1960
Japanese mitten lobster
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Family:  Scyllaridae (slipper lobsters)
Max. size:  16 cm BL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan.
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Biology:  It has lengths of 16 cm, maximum total body length; 4 to 7.4 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Occurs in shallow waters up to 20 m; it lives on shore reefs (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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