Two-Spot Locust Lobster
Remiarctus bertholdii
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–282 m
- Max size: 4.2 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A flat, shovel shaped slipper lobster, this two spot species crawls over soft mud and sand bottoms looking for food. It is tiny, with females reaching only about six centimetres, and it relies on camouflage rather than fast escape.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Scyllaridae › Remiarctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 382967.
FAQ
- How deep does the Two-Spot Locust Lobster live?
- The Two-Spot Locust Lobster (Remiarctus bertholdii) is typically found at 0–282 m.
- How big does the Two-Spot Locust Lobster get?
- The Two-Spot Locust Lobster grows to about 4.2 cm.