Linuparus trigonus (Von Siebold, 1824)
Spear lobster
Linuparus trigonus
photo by FAO

Family:  Palinuridae (spiny lobsters)
Max. size:  47 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 30 - 318 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It has a maximum total body length of 47 cm; and a carapace length of 8 to 18 cm (Ref. 4).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 03 December 2009 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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