Pygmy Locust Lobster

Scyllarus pygmaeus

Pygmy Locust Lobster

A tiny slipper lobster reaching only about five centimetres, recorded over a vast depth range but most often between five and a hundred metres. Its flattened body and broad plate like antennae let it press flush against the seabed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Scyllaridae › Scyllarus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 107712.

FAQ

How deep does the Pygmy Locust Lobster live?
The Pygmy Locust Lobster (Scyllarus pygmaeus) is typically found at 5–1200 m.
How big does the Pygmy Locust Lobster get?
The Pygmy Locust Lobster grows to about 5.5 cm.