Pronghorn Spiny Lobster
Panulirus penicillatus
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A large spiny lobster of clear, surging water, often in surf zones and surge channels around arid coasts and small islands. It reaches about forty centimetres, hides by day on rocky bottoms in shallow water, and comes out to forage alone after dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palinuridae › Panulirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210358.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pronghorn Spiny Lobster live?
- The Pronghorn Spiny Lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Pronghorn Spiny Lobster get?
- The Pronghorn Spiny Lobster grows to about 40 cm.