Panulirus argus
| Scientific name | Panulirus argus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Latreille |
| Year of description | 1804 |
| IUCN category (World) | DD |
| Family | Palinuridae |
| Genus | Panulirus |
Introduction
Panulirus argus is a salt water crustacea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
How to recognize Panulirus argus ?
Panulirus argus measures between 20 and 45 cm. this crustacea is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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VenomousNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Like all crustaceans, Panulirus argus molts whenever it becomes cramped in its shell. Before the hardening of its new body, it is more vulnerable and spends a good part of its time hidden. This mechanism, very complex, allows the periodic renewal of the exoskeleton and part of the internal skeleton. It is also during the moult that the females become fertile.
Panulirus argus is a crustacea living in small groups naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
Although Panulirus argus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Panulirus argus is a crustacea ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 90 m
Biotope presentation
Panulirus argus is most often found at a depth between 1m and 90m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
common spiny lobster
Palinuridae
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Tags
Species of the same family
common spiny lobster
Palinuridae
