Butterfly Lobster [Parribacus caledonicus]
Description
Butterfly lobsters are strikingly patterned and often blend into rocky habitats, making them a rewarding find for divers. With a cautious, slow approach, they may emerge from hiding spots, using their antennae and claws to investigate the surroundings.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Shovel-nosed Lobsters
Scyllaridae
|
| Genus |
Mitten Lobsters
Parribacus
|
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