Western Rock Lobster
Panulirus cygnus
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePanulirus cygnus
Other namesAustralian Spiny Lobster
SizeUp to 40 cm (15.74 in)
WeightUp to 5.5 kg (12 lb)
FamilyCrustaceans / Palinuridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to deeper offshore waters amongst seagrass beds, rocky areas & reef
Depth Range0 - 200 m (656 ft)
