Lucky lobster [Eunephrops luckhursti]
Description
Eunephrops luckhursti, or the Lucky lobster, is a nocturnal species found in the Caribbean Sea. It lives in burrows on muddy bottoms at depths of 200 to 450 meters. This species is recognized by its distinct pinkish-white color and elongated claws.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Lobsters
Nephropidae
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| Genus |
Eunephrops
Eunephrops
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