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Norway Lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
Καραβίδα

Sustainability Status

Currently considered sustainable

Norway Lobster
Καραβίδα

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Norway Lobster
Καραβίδα

Legal

Minimum Size

7cm (TL) or 2cm (CL)

Prohibited Consumption Period

None

Sustainable

Minimum Size

7cm (TL) or 2cm (CL)

Avoid Consumption Period

January – March

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Advice For Consumption
Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable. Eat responsibly. Enjoy your meal and always respect sustainable sizes and breeding seasons.
Toxicity
No toxicity detected
Description
The head and thorax have a non-segmented cover (the carapace) while the long abdomen is clearly segmented with a broad fan-like tail. The first 3 pairs of legs bear claws. The first pair of legs are very elongated with longitudinal, spiny ridges. There are 2 pairs of antennae, the second pair much longer and thinner than the first. The eyes are large, black, and moveable. Looks like: Other members of the Nephropidae family, particularly those within the Nephrops genus, and some related genera like Metanephrops.
IUCN info

Least concern (LC)

Did you know?
During the final development stage of the egg, the colour changes from dark green through pale green to pink.
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Consumption of this species is currently considered sustainable

Fishstocks

Declining due to overexploitation

Illegal species

Fishing, selling and consumption of this species is illegal

Invasive / Native

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Can accumulate dangerously high levels of toxic substances detrimental to health

Consumption should be avoided, especially by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children and other sensitive groups.