Green Rock Lobster

Sagmariasus verreauxi

Green Rock Lobster

One of the largest spiny lobsters, this rock lobster reaches well over half a metre and lives on sand, gravel and rocky ground from the shallows down to around 155 metres. Its drifting larvae hunt soft prey like worms and jellyfish before settling, and it is listed as Least Concern.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382906.

FAQ

How deep does the Green Rock Lobster live?
The Green Rock Lobster (Sagmariasus verreauxi) is typically found at 0–155 m.
How big does the Green Rock Lobster get?
The Green Rock Lobster grows to about 61 cm.