Linuparus somniosus
Linuparus somniosus Berry & George, 1972
African spear lobster
Linuparus somniosus
photo by FAO

Family:  Palinuridae (spiny lobsters)
Max. size:  35 cm BL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 375 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a maximum total body length 35 cm; a carapace length of 14 cm; and an average carapace length of 10 cm (Ref. 4). Minimum depth from Ref. 122080. Occurs at depths from 216 to 375 and lives on rough substrates with sand and mud (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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