| Family: |
Palinuridae (spiny lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 30 - 318 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has a maximum total body length of 47 cm; and a carapace length of 8 to 18 cm (Ref. 4). Found on sand or mud substrates and sometimes with shells; some older records indicate that they are also found on rocky environments (Ref. 4). Preys on slow-moving or sessile benthic organisms, e.g., bivalves, gastropods, scaphopods, crustaceans and foraminiferans (Ref. 81019). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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