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Scyllarides latus |
Distribution |
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Greater slipper lobster |
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Grosser barënkrebs |
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Grote beerkreeft |
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Grande cigale de mer |
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Cavaco |
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Cicala grande |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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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 3 and 100 Meters.
Rare 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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Species generally solitary
Imitates a rock or a coral. The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 45 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Mollusks - Carrion
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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! |
