Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 años
Datos insuficientes
Sobre

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

The Caribbean spiny lobster lacks the large claws of its Maine cousin but makes up for it with impressive antennae and beautiful coloration. These nocturnal crustaceans are a prized delicacy and an important species in Caribbean reef ecosystems.

Tamaño

20-60 cm (largo del cuerpo)

Peso

0.5-5 kg

Esperanza de vida

12-20 años

Estado

Datos insuficientes

Dónde encontrarlos

Mejores ubicaciones de buceo

Exuma Cays, BahamasAndros, BahamasCayos de Florida, UsaBeliceHonduras (roatán)CubaTodo el Caribe

Consejos de buceo

Look for antennae protruding from reef crevices during day dives. Night dives reveal them foraging in the open. Don't attempt to grab or chase them—they can inflict painful scratches with their spiny shells.

Mejor temporada

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Hábitat

Coral reefs, rocky crevices, and seagrass beds in tropical western Atlantic

Alimentación

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
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Datos curiosos

1

They can walk over 200 km during mass migrations

2

Spiny lobsters communicate by rubbing their antennae against their shells

3

They navigate using Earth's magnetic field

4

Their larvae drift in ocean currents for 6-12 months before settling

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