Slipper lobsters are a family (Scyllaridae) of about 90 species of achelate crustaceans, in the Decapoda clade Reptantia, found in all warm oceans and seas. They are not true lobsters, but …

The red slipper lobster is found from Senegal south to Ponta do Pinda, Angola. It usually lives at depths of 5 to 70 metres (16 to 230 ft), but has been recorded from depths as great as 200 m …

During the day, slipper lobsters live in caves and crevices in the reef. Flattened bodies allow them to cling closely to the rock walls or roofs of caves, and the drab coloration blends with the …

They are closely related to spiny lobsters, but have flat plate-like antennae in the place of the long, thick spiny antennae of their cousins. Slipper lobsters tend to be slow-moving and …

Slipper lobsters that prefer sandy sea floors, such as Thenus are often caught by trawling or by setting baited traps. Those that prefer reefs (including Parribacus species) are usually caught …

Range & Habitat: The Spanish slipper lobster lives in rocky, sandy and coral bottom habitats throughout the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf.

Slipper lobster use their antennae to sense their surrounding environment. These arthropods live anywhere from shallow marine waters to over a thousand feet below the waves. As adults, …

Natural Environment: Inhabits holes and crevices in rocky coastal areas and usually seen at depths between 15 to 200 feet (5 - 60 m). Aquarium Suitability: Not collected for the home …

Jan 5, 2024 · Slip­per lobsters are a fam­ily (Scyl­lar­i­dae) of about 90 species of achelate crus­taceans, in the De­capoda clade Rep­tan­tia, found in all warm oceans and seas.

They are bottom dwellers and occur at great depths. Maximum sizes range from 5.5 cm (2.2 in) to 50 cm (20 in). Although they are edible, slipper lobsters don't support any major fishery. They …