Australian Spiny Lobster
Panulirus cygnus
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–120 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- IUCN status: LC
The mainstay of Western Australia's rock lobster fishery, this spiny lobster ranges from the shallows down to about one hundred and twenty metres and grows to roughly forty centimetres. Its fishery was among the first certified as well managed and sustainable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palinuridae › Panulirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382893.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Spiny Lobster live?
- The Australian Spiny Lobster (Panulirus cygnus) is typically found at 0–120 m.
- How big does the Australian Spiny Lobster get?
- The Australian Spiny Lobster grows to about 40 cm.