Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 jaar
Onvoldoende gegevens
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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.

Grootte

20-60 cm (lichaamslengte)

Gewicht

0.5-5 kg

Levensduur

12-20 jaar

Status

Onvoldoende gegevens

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

Exuma Cays, BahamasAndros, BahamasFlorida Keys, UsaBelizeHonduras (roatán)CubaCaribisch gebied

Duiktips

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.

Beste seizoen

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Leefgebied

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

Voeding

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
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Leuke weetjes

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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