Panulirus versicolor

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Painted spiny lobster
Schmuck-languste
Gevlekte langoest
Langouste tachetée ; Langouste peinte
Langosta espinosa purpura
Aragosta variopinta

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

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 1 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Imitates a rock or a coral.

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
Imitates a rock or a coral.
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
The animal is mostly a carrion eater.

Relationship with humans

The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!