How deep does the Slipper Lobster live?

The Slipper Lobster (Eduarctus modestus) is typically found at 18–402 m.

Slipper Lobster

Eduarctus modestus

Group: Lobster
Typical depth: 18–402 m
IUCN status: LC

A small slipper lobster with the flattened, plate like antennae typical of its family, this species lives on coarse sandy and shelly bottoms down to about four hundred metres. It uses those broad antennae to plough through sediment in search of food.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382953.

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How deep does the Slipper Lobster live?: The Slipper Lobster (Eduarctus modestus) is typically found at 18–402 m.