Metanephrops japonicus

Metanephrops japonicus is a species of lobster found in Japanese waters, and a gourmet food in Japanese cuisine. It occurs from Chōshi, Chiba Prefecture (Honshu) to the east coast of Kyushu, where it lives at depths of 200 - 440 m. Adults grow to a total length of 9 - 12 cm, and a carapace length of 3 - 7 cm.