Squat Lobster
Galathea subsquamata
- Group: Lobster
- Typical depth: 0–238 m
- For divers: safe
A small squat lobster of shallow reef areas, it ranges from the tidal edge down to around two hundred and forty metres. It fans plankton and detritus from the water and picks at the bottom, tucking its long tail beneath its body in the usual squat lobster pose.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Galatheidae › Galathea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 392261.
FAQ
- How deep does the Squat Lobster live?
- The Squat Lobster (Galathea subsquamata) is typically found at 0–238 m.
- Is the Squat Lobster dangerous to divers?
- The Squat Lobster is harmless to divers.