Panulirus elephas

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Common spiny lobster
Europaïsche Languste
Langoest
Langouste européenne
Langosta
Aragosta

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 5 and 150 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
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 rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 50 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Echinoderms - Mollusks - Carrion

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