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Panulirus guttatus |
Distribution |
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Spotted spiny lobster, spanish lobster |
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Gepunktete Languste |
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Gestippelde langoest |
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Langouste mouchetée |
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Langosta moteada |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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Environment and movement of the nocturnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The animal hunts at night
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is territorial Species generally living in a group
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 45 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Gastropods - Mollusks - Sea worms
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
