Spiny Lobster

Panulirus argus

Family: Lobster Category: Omnivore Max size: 60 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky bottoms, seagrass beds
Distribution: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico
Food: Mollusks, crustaceans, detritus
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Nocturnal and reclusive, hides in crevices during the day

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