How big is the Painted Spiny Lobster?

Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) reaches 22–50 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Painted Spiny Lobster?

Painted Spiny Lobster is found between 5–70 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Painted Spiny Lobster?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Painted Spiny Lobster?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor)

Key facts

Scientific name: Panulirus versicolor
Common name: Painted Spiny Lobster
Category: Crustaceans
Family: Palinuridae
Genus: Panulirus
Size: 22–50 cm
Depth: 5–70 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, nocturnal
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Panulirus versicolor reaches 50 cm. Spiny lobster Indo-Pacific (Palinuridae). Dark-brown dorsal, bright blue-white and yellow bands on flanks, colored spines. Magnificent. Tropical reef inhabitant 5-70 m. Nocturnal solitary. Generalist predator. Light fishing = LC. Highly observable on tropical reefs.

Photo of Painted Spiny Lobster

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Painted Spiny Lobster?: Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) reaches 22–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Painted Spiny Lobster?: Painted Spiny Lobster is found between 5–70 m deep.
Is the Painted Spiny Lobster dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Painted Spiny Lobster?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Painted Spiny Lobster?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Panulirus

Other species in the family Palinuridae

Palinurus elephas - European spiny lobster

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 210359)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2221652)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia