Palinustus mossambicus Barnard, 1926
Buffalo blunthorn lobster
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Family:  Palinuridae (spiny lobsters)
Max. size:  11.75 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 59 - 406 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has lengths of 9.5 cm, total body length; 3 cm, carapace length (Ref. 4). Occurs at a depth of 406 m but also from 59 to 61 m with muddy substrate (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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