Copper lobster
Palinurellus gundlachi
(Von Martens, 1881)

Description:
This lobster is orange-red, to orange-brown. No obvious markings on its body. The antennae and claws are short in comparison to the body length.
Size: up to 15 cm body length.

Habitat:
Inhabits the deeper reefs, usually stays hidden, even during the night.
Depth: ranges from 20 m down to 45 m.

Distribution:
Occasional all over the Caribbean.

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Crustacea
Order Decapoda
Suborder Reptantia
Genus Palinurellus
Species Palinurellus gundlachi

Status in World Register of Marine Species

Accepted name: Palinurellus gundlachi von Martens, 1878

Scientific synonyms and common names

Copper lobster [English]

Humann, P., 1992. Reef Creature Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas, (ed. N. Deloach). New World Publications, Inc., Paramount Miller Graphics, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida.

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