Norway Lobster
Nephrops norvegicus
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 20–800 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The Norway lobster digs burrows in soft mud across the continental shelf and slope, from about 20 metres down to 800 metres. Reaching around 24 centimetres, it emerges at night to hunt worms and crustaceans and is the langoustine of the seafood trade. It is listed as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Nephropidae › Nephrops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107254.
FAQ
- How deep does the Norway Lobster live?
- The Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) is typically found at 20–800 m.
- How big does the Norway Lobster get?
- The Norway Lobster grows to about 24 cm.