Scyllarides latus
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Greater slipper lobster
Grosser barënkrebs
Grote beerkreeft
Grande cigale de mer
Cavaco
Cicala grande
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 3 and 100 Meters.
- Rare 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
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 45 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!