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Tropical spiny lobsters

Distribution : Tropical seas; each species has its own range, with several in the Indo-Pacific.

A few antennae projecting from a crack can reveal a reef resident. Tropical spiny lobsters use bottom shelters; depth depends on species and habitat.

Habitat of Tropical spiny lobsters Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Tropical spiny lobsters Depth
Varies with species and habitat
Biological group of Tropical spiny lobsters Group
Ecological role of Tropical spiny lobsters Role
Predator

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?

A spiny carapace carries long antennae. The segmented abdomen ends in a fan. Spiny lobsters lack a clawed lobster’s large claws; size varies with species and age.

WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

Rock cracks and cavities shelter resting animals. Species in the genus do not all share a depth range, warranting a qualitative entry in this group guide.

WHAT DO THEY EAT?

Food resources include various bottom-dwelling invertebrates. Habits differ among species; a visible antenna cannot identify a meal.

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