Shield Fan Lobster
Evibacus princeps
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 2–90 m
- Max size: 33 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A flattened slipper lobster reaching about thirty three centimetres, the shield fan lobster lives on sand, mud or mixed bottoms most often between two and twenty five metres. With no large claws it relies on its broad armoured shield for defence, and the IUCN rates it of least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Scyllaridae › Evibacus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shield Fan Lobster live?
- The Shield Fan Lobster (Evibacus princeps) is typically found at 2–90 m.
- How big does the Shield Fan Lobster get?
- The Shield Fan Lobster grows to about 33 cm.