Panulirus argus

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

20-60 cm
12-20 år
Otillräckliga data
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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.

Storlek

20-60 cm (kroppslängd)

Vikt

0.5-5 kg

Livslängd

12-20 år

Status

Otillräckliga data

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Bästa dykplatser

Exuma Cays, BahamasAndros, BahamasFlorida Keys, UsaBelizeHonduras (roatán)KubaKaribien

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round, most visible during night dives

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Snails, clams, worms, sea urchins, and organic debris
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Roliga fakta

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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