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Slipper Lobster

Scyllaridae spp.

Slipper lobsters are a group of marine crustaceans known for their distinctive flattened bodies and broad, shovel-like antennae. Unlike true lobsters, they lack prominent claws and instead have strong, armored shells that help protect them from predators. These nocturnal scaveng…

Classification

Invertebrate

Family

Scyllaridae

Habitat

Coastal ocean floors, reefs, and rocky crevices

Diet

Omnivore

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

5-15 years

Weight

0.5–3 kg

Scientific name

Scyllaridae spp.

Did you know?

Despite their armored appearance, slipper lobsters are actually more closely related to spiny lobsters than to true lobsters.
Slipper lobsters communicate by rubbing their antennae against their shells to produce sound. Unlike true lobsters, they swim backwards using rapid tail flips only when threatened. Their unique appearance has led to local nicknames like 'shovel-nosed lobster' or 'locust lobster.'

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