Blue Spot Rock Lobster [Panulirus longipes]
Description
As its name suggests, divers may recognize it by the striking blue spotting that can stand out against darker rock backgrounds. It often patrols rocky habitats and can be seen sheltering in holes or under overhangs, especially when light is low or the animal feels secure.
Where To See Blue Spot Rock Lobster
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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