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.
The Japanese spear lobster is caught in the seas around Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is uncommon; the word is usually written in kana.
From 箱 (hako, 'box') + 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp/lobster'), likely referring to the boxy shape of its carapace.