Raoping Lobster

Raoping Lobster

　　A type of crustacean seafood. It is the largest among the prized varieties of sea shrimp. The largest can reach 3–4 kilograms. This warm-water marine shrimp prefers to inhabit shallow rocky reefs at depths of 5–10 meters. It is adept at crawling along the seabed but not good at swimming, moving slowly. It stays hidden during the day and becomes active at night in search of food. It is one of the catch species targeted by gillnet fishing on reef flats. There are certain resources available, though yields are not high. Coastal areas of counties (cities) such as Nan’ao, Raoping, Chaoyang, and Huidong occasionally yield catches. Common species include the Chinese lobster and the ridged lobster. They have large bodies and abundant meat, containing 16.4% protein and 1.8% fat, as well as myosin and actomyosin related to muscle contraction, and more. They are delicious in flavor and have long been considered a fine delicacy for banquets.