How deep does the Velvet Fan Lobster live?

The Velvet Fan Lobster (Ibacus alticrenatus) is typically found at 20–455 m.

How big does the Velvet Fan Lobster get?

The Velvet Fan Lobster grows to about 16 cm.

Velvet Fan Lobster

Ibacus alticrenatus

Group: Lobster
Typical depth: 20–455 m
Max size: 16 cm
IUCN status: LC

Flattened and broad like its name suggests, this fan lobster lives on soft muddy bottoms between 20 and 455 metres and buries itself by digging in and pulling mud and sand over its back. It grows to around 16 centimetres and uses its shovel like front edge to plough into the seabed.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Scyllaridae › Ibacus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382918.

FAQ

How deep does the Velvet Fan Lobster live?: The Velvet Fan Lobster (Ibacus alticrenatus) is typically found at 20–455 m.
How big does the Velvet Fan Lobster get?: The Velvet Fan Lobster grows to about 16 cm.