How deep does the Cape Rock Lobster live?

The Cape Rock Lobster (Jasus lalandii) is typically found at 0–200 m.

How big does the Cape Rock Lobster get?

The Cape Rock Lobster grows to about 46 cm.

Cape Rock Lobster

Jasus lalandii

Group: Lobster
Typical depth: 0–200 m
Max size: 46 cm
IUCN status: LC

A cold water spiny lobster of South African reefs, the Cape rock lobster grows to about 46 centimetres and shelters on rocky bottoms down to around 200 metres. It is heavily fished, with its tails exported frozen or canned, and protected by size limits and a closed season.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 246322.

FAQ

How deep does the Cape Rock Lobster live?: The Cape Rock Lobster (Jasus lalandii) is typically found at 0–200 m.
How big does the Cape Rock Lobster get?: The Cape Rock Lobster grows to about 46 cm.