Scalloped Spiny Crawfish [Panulirus homarus]
Description
This species is often seen cruising close to the seafloor, using its spiny armor as protection while it searches for food. Divers may notice its strong, spiny silhouette and the way it holds close to structure—especially around rocks and reef edges.
Where To See Scalloped Spiny Crawfish
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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