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Thymops birsteini, commonly called the Patagonian lobsterette, is a deep-water clawed lobster in the family Nephropidae. The genus Thymops contains a single recognized species, which lives on the continental shelf around southern South America, including waters near Argentina, Chile, the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, and South Georgia. Records place it at depths from about 122 to 1,400 meters, with most observations between 122 and 900 meters. Reported total length ranges from 8 to 25 centimeters.
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How good is Thymops birsteini?
Thymops birsteini scores 2.21/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Lobster category.
What are the best alternatives to Thymops birsteini?
See our alternatives page for Thymops birsteini for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Taiwan lobsterette (Metanephrops taiwanicus), Florida deepsea lobster (Nephropsis aculeata), Thomson's lobsterette (Metanephrops thomsoni).
How does Thymops birsteini compare to Taiwan lobsterette (Metanephrops taiwanicus)?
See our detailed comparison of Thymops birsteini vs Taiwan lobsterette (Metanephrops taiwanicus) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
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