Panulirus ornatus
Ornate spiny lobster
Langouste porcelaine
Distribution
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- 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 1 and 200 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
- 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 : 55 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- Diet : 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!