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Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 lat
Niedostateczne dane
O gatunku

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.

Rozmiar

20-60 cm (długość ciała)

Waga

0.5-5 kg

Długość życia

12-20 lat

Status

Niedostateczne dane

Gdzie je spotkać

Najlepsze miejsca do nurkowania

Exuma Cays, BahamyAndros, BahamyFloryda Keys, UsaBelizeHonduras (roatán)KubaKaraiby

Wskazówki dla nurków

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.

Najlepszy sezon

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Siedlisko

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

Dieta

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
Czy wiesz?

Ciekawostki

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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