noun
Japanese spear lobster
A species of lobster (Linuparus trigonus) found in Japanese waters. The name is usually written in katakana as ハコエビ.
ハコエビは日本近海で漁獲される。
The Japanese spear lobster is caught in the seas around Japan.
From 箱 (hako, 'box') + 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp/lobster'), likely referring to the boxy shape of its carapace.