Fishing for California spiny lobster

Panulirus interruptus

The California spiny lobster is a marine crustacean known for its long, spiny antennae and lack of claws. It inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests along the Pacific coast. This lobster feeds on sea urchins, mollusks, and detritus. It typically measures 12-16 inches and weighs 3-15 pounds. Nocturnal by nature, it is active at night. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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📍 Where do California spiny lobster live?

California spiny lobster often hold near rocky reefs and kelp forests on the bottom, where they forage at night for sea urchins, mollusks, and detritus.

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