African Spear Lobster
Linuparus somniosus
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 20–375 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- IUCN status: LC
This spiny lobster lives on rough seafloors of sand and mud, mostly between about 200 and 375 metres down. It reaches around 35 centimetres in body length, with a stout armoured carapace typical of the spear lobsters, and remains of low conservation concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palinuridae › Linuparus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 210644.
FAQ
- How deep does the African Spear Lobster live?
- The African Spear Lobster (Linuparus somniosus) is typically found at 20–375 m.
- How big does the African Spear Lobster get?
- The African Spear Lobster grows to about 35 cm.