Malacostraca (crustaceans)
- Blue Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor)
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Distribution:
Indo-West Pacific
Habitat :
subtidally, associated with coral reefs. depth range of 16 m
Max. size :
40.0 cm
Behavior and biology :
Have distinctive markings of azure blue stripes on its legs. The carapace is greenish-blue, and the dorsal surface is darker blue with a reticulated pattern, or with a dark black and white reticulated pattern. The tail fin is also blue. The abdominal segments have white bands and the antennae are very long. Two distinct, widely separated tooth-like frontal horns, between which the anterior margin of the carapace is visible.
