| Family: |
Palinuridae (spiny lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 23 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Caribbean Arc from Cuba to Trinidad, Los Roques. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has lengths of 20 cm, maximum total body length; 15 cm, common length (Ref. 4). Maximum depth range from Ref. 122059. Exclusively inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 106828). Also occurs in shallow waters and inhabits rocky areas, mainly in crevices (Ref. 4), seagrasses and rubble (Ref. 97531). Nocturnal omnivore (Ref. 106982). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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