Linuparus somniosus Berry & George, 1972 African spear lobster |
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FAO |
Family: | Palinuridae (spiny lobsters) | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm BL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 375 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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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) | |||
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