West Coast rock lobster

Order Decapoda

Family Palinuridae

Marine decapod crustacean with a robust and laterally compressed body, featuring a carapace adorned with prominent spines, giving it a spiky appearance. Its long, slender antennae and protruding eyes are notable characteristics that afford it acute sensory perception in its environment. The coloration may vary, displaying shades ranging from brown to green, providing camouflage in its surroundings. The tail, known as the telson, is elongated and narrow, while the locomotor appendages are adapted for swimming and exploring the seafloor.

Characteristics

FAO code
SLN

Specie
Palinurus delagoae

Type
Crustaceans

Fishing seasons

jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

France Langouste de Natal

Italy Aragosta indopacifica

Portugal Lagosta

United Kingdom West Coast rock lobster

Fishing arts

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