Enoplometopus pictus [Enoplometopus pictus]
Description
Pictus reef lobsters are known for their eye-catching, patterned appearance, making them stand out against the reef’s textures. Divers may find them in shaded overhangs or rocky cracks, where they remain motionless until something draws their attention. When they do move, it’s usually a quick retreat back into cover.
Where To See Enoplometopus pictus
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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