Coral Cray [Panulirus penicillatus]
Description
Often seen near rocky bottoms and coral rubble, the Coral Cray can look like a living piece of reef structure until it starts moving. Divers may notice it slowly edging from shelter, using its long antennae and powerful claws to investigate the seafloor.
Where To See Coral Cray
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Spiny Lobsters
Palinuridae
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| Genus |
Panulirus
Panulirus
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