Panulirus guttatus, known as the spotted spiny lobster, is a crustacean characterized by its mottled shell with white spots and long, spiny antennae. It resides in coral reefs and rocky areas of the Caribbean Sea. Typically measuring around 8-10 inches in length and weighing up to 2 pounds, it is nocturnal, hiding in crevices during the day and foraging at night.
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Spotted spiny lobster
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Spotted spiny lobster
Miami-Dade County Coast
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