Palinurellus gundlachi

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

  • Exclusively a marine species
  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 35 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 15 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing