Siboga squat lobster [Munida sibogae]
Description
The Siboga squat lobster is found in the Indo-Pacific region. It inhabits depths of 290 to 900 meters. It is characterized by its long, slender pincers and smooth carapace. It feeds on a diet of small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Munida
Munida
|