Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Spanish slipper lobster
Size:
On average, Spanish slipper lobsters grow 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Spanish slipper lobster eat mollusks, scallops and other marine invertebrates. They'll also feed on dead animal matter.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, the Spanish slipper lobster lives in rocky, sandy and coral bottom habitats.
Details:
The Spanish slipper lobster ranges from brown to orange and red in color. They have eight legs, a long tail and antennae on their face that help them sense their surroundings.