How deep does the Rugose Squat Lobster live?

The Rugose Squat Lobster (Munida rugosa) is typically found at 30–300 m.

Rugose Squat Lobster

Munida rugosa

Group: Lobster
Typical depth: 30–300 m

A slim orange squat lobster with long nipping claws, the rugose squat lobster tucks itself among sand, mud and rocky ledges across the continental shelf and slope. Like its relatives it eats almost anything, scavenging detritus, grazing and taking small prey between about 30 and 300 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Munididae › Munida

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107160.

FAQ

How deep does the Rugose Squat Lobster live?: The Rugose Squat Lobster (Munida rugosa) is typically found at 30–300 m.