White-whiskered Coral Crayfish [Panulirus femoristriga]
Description
As its name suggests, divers may notice pale, whisker-like markings that stand out against darker body tones. It’s commonly found around coral and rocky structures, where it patrols close to cover and slips away into shelter when disturbed.
Where To See White-whiskered Coral Crayfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Spiny Lobsters
Palinuridae
|
| Genus |
Panulirus
Panulirus
|
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