Fishing for Southern rock lobster

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The Southern rock lobster is a spiny lobster species recognized for its reddish-orange exoskeleton and long, spiny antennae. It thrives in rocky coastal waters of southern Australia and New Zealand, often at depths of up to 200 meters. Typically reaching sizes up to 20 inches and weighing around 10 pounds, it primarily feeds on mollusks and small crustaceans, exhibiting nocturnal foraging behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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