Linuparus somniosus Berry & George, 1972
African spear lobster
Linuparus somniosus
photo by FAO

Family:  Palinuridae (spiny lobsters)
Max. size:  35 cm BL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 375 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a maximum total body length 35 cm; a carapace length of 14 cm; and an average carapace length of 10 cm (Ref. 4). Minimum depth from Ref. 122080.
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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