Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 anos
Dados 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.

Tamanho

20-60 cm (comprimento do corpo)

Peso

0.5-5 kg

Expectativa de vida

12-20 anos

Estado

Dados insuficientes

Onde encontrá-los

Melhores locais de mergulho

Exuma Cays, BahamasAndros, BahamasFlorida Keys, UsaBelizeHonduras (roatán)CubaTodo o Caribe

Dicas de mergulho

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.

Melhor época

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Habitat

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

Alimentação

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
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Curiosidades

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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