Galathea [Galathea]

Description

Galathea is one of the best-known genera within the family, containing species with a wide range of colors and sizes. These squat lobsters are commonly found in shallow to deep waters, often under rocks or within coral crevices. They are characterized by their robust claws and the ability to rapidly dig into the substrate to evade predators.

Species
Squat Lobster
Squat Lobster [Galathea strigosa]
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Mediterranean Squat Lobster
Mediterranean Squat Lobster [Galathea bolivari]
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Long-clawed Squat Lobster
Long-clawed Squat Lobster [Galathea dispersa]
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Spotted Squat Lobster
Spotted Squat Lobster [Galathea intermedia]
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Tricolor Squat Lobster
Tricolor Squat Lobster [Galathea rostrata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
Statistics
  • Species 5