Easter Island Spiny Lobster [Panulirus pascuensis]
Description
With its bold spines and sturdy, armored body, this spiny lobster is a classic reef-dweller divers may spot tucked into crevices. Look for it emerging cautiously at night or during low-light conditions, using its antennae to probe the surroundings as it patrols for food.
Where To See Easter Island Spiny 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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