| Family: |
Palinuridae (spiny lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm BL (male/unsexed); 31 cm BL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 50 - 360 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean and Southeast Atlantic: South Africa and Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Carapace length: 3 to 13 cm, carapace length; common carapace length: 6 to 10 cm (Ref. 4). Minimum depth from Ref. 106916. Found in deep shelf waters from depth of 50 to 200 m (Ref. 106916). Inhabits rocky areas and shelters in the crevices of the rocks (Ref. 4). In general, palinurids are mainly considered carnivores, usually feeding upon sluggish, easily captured animals where most material is eaten alive or freshly killed (Ref. 105260). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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