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California Spiny Lobster

Panulirus interruptus

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

The California spiny lobster is one of the largest spiny lobster species, and grows up to 60 centimeters (24 in) long, but does not usually exceed 30 cm (12 in). Males can weigh up to 12 kilograms (26 lb). The upper side of the animal is brownish red, without the paler bands or spots seen in some other spiny lobsters. The legs are a similar color, but with one or more lighter streaks running along their length.

Habitat:

Pacific Ocean.

Notes:

This piece of lobster was about 3 inches long.

Reference Links:

California spiny lobster

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Ava T-B, this looks like our California Spiny Lobster. There have been a ton of them washed up over the last week. Yes they are arthropods! I'm learning from S Frasier :)

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