Graceful squat lobster [Raymunida gracilis]
Description
The Graceful squat lobster is a species of squat lobster from the family Munididae. They are found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the western regions, and in the Mediterranean Sea. These lobsters live in depths ranging from 400 to 800 meters. They have a reddish-brown carapace and elongated pincers, which they use to capture small prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Raymunida
Raymunida
|