Elegant Squat Lobster
Allogalathea elegans
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–146 m
- For divers: safe
This small squat lobster lives clinging to a crinoid, matching its host's colours so closely that it almost vanishes among the feathery arms. It rides the crinoid for shelter and food across reef habitats from the shallows to well over a hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Galatheidae › Allogalathea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 246208.
FAQ
- How deep does the Elegant Squat Lobster live?
- The Elegant Squat Lobster (Allogalathea elegans) is typically found at 0–146 m.
- Is the Elegant Squat Lobster dangerous to divers?
- The Elegant Squat Lobster is harmless to divers.