Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 ans
Données insuffisantes
À propos

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.

Taille

20-60 cm (longueur du corps)

Poids

0.5-5 kg

Durée de vie

12-20 ans

Statut

Données insuffisantes

Où les trouver

Meilleurs sites de plongée

Exuma Cays, BahamasAndros, BahamasKeys de Floride, UsaBelizeHonduras (roatán)CubaToutes les Caraïbes

Conseils de plongée

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.

Meilleure saison

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Habitat

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

Régime alimentaire

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
Le saviez-vous ?

Faits amusants

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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