Panulirus echinatus
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- The species is territorial
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 39 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : Algae - - - Omnivorous
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
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