Enoplometopus chacei [Enoplometopus chacei]
Description
Enoplometopus chacei is a reef-associated lobster-like crustacean that divers often find tucked into crevices. When it feels safe, it may emerge briefly to forage, then quickly retreat back into its hiding spot. Its compact, alert posture and preference for shelter make it a memorable find for divers exploring reef walls and overhangs.
Where To See Enoplometopus chacei
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Lobster & Pistol Shrimp-Like Reef Crustaceans (Enoplometopid Lobsters)
Enoplometopidae
|
| Genus |
Enoplometopus
Enoplometopus
|
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