Natal Spiny Lobster

Palinurus delagoae

Natal Spiny Lobster

A spiny lobster of deep South African and Madagascan waters, it lives on muddy and sandy bottoms, usually between about a hundred and eighty and three hundred metres. It grows to nearly forty centimetres and supports a deepwater trap fishery.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210070.

FAQ

How deep does the Natal Spiny Lobster live?
The Natal Spiny Lobster (Palinurus delagoae) is typically found at 0–600 m.
How big does the Natal Spiny Lobster get?
The Natal Spiny Lobster grows to about 38.7 cm.