Fishing for Caribbean spiny lobster

Panulirus argus

The Caribbean spiny lobster is a marine crustacean known for its long, spiny antennae and lack of claws. It inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in the Caribbean Sea. This lobster feeds on mollusks, detritus, and small marine organisms. Typically, it measures up to 24 inches and weighs around 10 pounds. It is nocturnal and migrates seasonally. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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