How deep does the Ornate Spiny Lobster live?

The Ornate Spiny Lobster (Panulirus ornatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.

How big does the Ornate Spiny Lobster get?

The Ornate Spiny Lobster grows to about 50 cm.

Ornate Spiny Lobster

Panulirus ornatus

Group: Lobster
Typical depth: 1–50 m
Max size: 50 cm
IUCN status: LC

Boldly banded and spotted, the ornate spiny lobster carries no crushing claws and instead relies on long spiny antennae to fend off attackers. It usually grows to around 30 to 35 centimetres but can reach half a metre, living in shallow coastal waters and around reefs, often near river mouths. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palinuridae › Panulirus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107706.

FAQ

How deep does the Ornate Spiny Lobster live?: The Ornate Spiny Lobster (Panulirus ornatus) is typically found at 1–50 m.
How big does the Ornate Spiny Lobster get?: The Ornate Spiny Lobster grows to about 50 cm.