Homarus gammarus

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European lobster
Europäischer Hummer
Europese zeekreeft
Homard européen
Bogavante
Gambero marino

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 20 and 100 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 solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 70 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - Sea worms - Carrion

Relationship with humans

Pinches can be very painful
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