Japanese spiny lobster
| Scientific name | Panulirus japonicus |
| English name | Japanese spiny lobster |
| Japanese name | 伊勢海老 |
| Class | Malacostraca |
| Order | Decapoda |
| Family | Palinuridae |
| Genus | Panulirus |
| Species | japonicus |
| Subspecies | --- |
| Full length | 20-30cm |
| Distribution | Distributed south of the Boso Peninsula. |
Characteristics
Shrimp with a tough, dark brown shell. It has thorns all over its body. The sense of touch is solid and elongated. The red walking legs are also strong.
Origin of the name of spiny lobster
There is a theory that the Ise region was famous as a production area, and there is a theory that it was called "isoebi" because it lived on the beach, and that changed.
Ecology
Inhabits rocky reefs in shallow waters. It is nocturnal and hides in rocks and burrows during the day. Eat small animals such as shellfish. During the breeding season, they can be seen moving in lines.
Habitat
Miura Peninsula Arasaki
When I dived into the rocky area of about 4 m in Arasaki and took a picture, I saw a spiny lobster sticking out from under the rock. When I looked around, I found that the tentacles were popping out from under another rock, and they seemed to be fairly close. I was warned once and was hidden under a rock, so I couldn't continue shooting.
Video
The video of spiny lobster.
In the shade of a rock.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Japanese spiny lobster.
