Fishing for Spanish slipper lobster

Scyllarides aequinoctialis

The Spanish slipper lobster is a marine crustacean characterized by its flattened, rectangular body and smooth carapace. It inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms of the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, often at depths of 30 to 150 feet. Typically, it measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. This nocturnal species emerges at night to forage for food.

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Spanish slipper lobster

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