| Family: |
Palinuridae (spiny lobsters) |
| Max. size: |
24 cm BL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 40 - 340 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It has a maximum total body length of 24 cm, usually not more than 20 cm; and a carapace length of 6 to 9 cm (Ref. 4). Maximum depth from Ref. 99823. Prefers rocky substrates (Ref. 87). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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