Caledonian Mitten Lobster
Parribacus caledonicus
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A flat, shovel shaped slipper lobster of shallow reefs, it hides by day in crevices and caves, often clinging upside down to the ceiling. It reaches about eighteen centimetres and emerges to scavenge over the exposed reef, usually in surge swept channels.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Scyllaridae › Parribacus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382925.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caledonian Mitten Lobster live?
- The Caledonian Mitten Lobster (Parribacus caledonicus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Caledonian Mitten Lobster get?
- The Caledonian Mitten Lobster grows to about 18 cm.