Mexican Spiny Loster
Panulirus interruptus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–150 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- IUCN status: LC
This spiny lobster ranges from tidepools down to about a hundred and fifty metres, favouring deeper rocky ground. The Baja California fishery that targets it is certified as well managed, and the species is listed as least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Palinuridae › Panulirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382898.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Spiny Loster live?
- The Mexican Spiny Loster (Panulirus interruptus) is typically found at 0–150 m.
- How big does the Mexican Spiny Loster get?
- The Mexican Spiny Loster grows to about 60 cm.