How big is the California Spiny Lobster?

California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus) reaches 25–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the California Spiny Lobster?

California Spiny Lobster is found between 5–80 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the California Spiny Lobster?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the California Spiny Lobster?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific.

California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Panulirus interruptus
Common name: California Spiny Lobster
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Palinuridae
Genus: Panulirus
Size: 25–60 cm
Depth: 5–80 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, coral-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific

Description

Panulirus interruptus reaches 60 cm. Spiny lobster (Palinuridae) from East Pacific (California, Mexico). Deep red-brown, prominent body spines. Coastal rocky inhabitant 5-80 m. Nocturnal-gregarious. Predator-scavenger. Highly fished (meat) = LC. Highly observable on California rocky reefs. Emblematic commercial fishery species.

Photo of California Spiny Lobster

Frequently asked questions

How big is the California Spiny Lobster?: California Spiny Lobster (Panulirus interruptus) reaches 25–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the California Spiny Lobster?: California Spiny Lobster is found between 5–80 m deep.
Is the California Spiny Lobster dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the California Spiny Lobster?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the California Spiny Lobster?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Panulirus

Other species in the family Palinuridae

Palinurus elephas - European spiny lobster

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 382898)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2221647)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia