Atlantic squat lobster [Fennerogalathea atlantica]
Description
The Atlantic squat lobster, Fennerogalathea atlantica, is found in the Atlantic Ocean, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Caribbean Sea. This species is known for its vibrant color, with a blue body and orange-yellow claws. They usually live in deep water, hiding in crevices and under rocks, and are scavengers by nature, feeding off anything they can find.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Fennerogalathea
Fennerogalathea
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