Species Metanephrops neptunus (Bruce, 1965)
Neppie Scampi, Neptune's Scampi (Aust), Neptunes Lobster (Fao)
- Nephrops neptunus Bruce, A.J. 1965. A new species of Nephrops (Decapoda, Reptantia) from the South China Sea. Crustaceana 9: 274-284 pls 13-15 [274 pls 13-15].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1964.9.28.1 ♀, 'Cape St Mary', South China Sea, S of Hong Kong.
Paratype(s) RMNH D21152 ♂ (as allotype), South China Sea.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Indonesia, South China Sea, Philippines.
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Western Australia: NW oceanic
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, burrower, continental slope, oceanic province.
Trade
food
Extra Ecological Information
Soft muddy substrate, depth 238–940 m.
General References
Holthuis, L.B. 1991. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 13. Marine lobsters of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of species of interest to fisheries known to date. FAO Fisheries Synopsis No. 125, 13: i-viii, 1-292 [65, 76]
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-May-2012 | 29-May-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 20-Oct-2011 | 20-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 03-Jun-2010 | MODIFIED |