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:
The Spanish slipper lobster lives in rocky, sandy and coral bottom habitats throughout the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf.
Details:
Spanish slipper lobsters range from brown to orange and red. They have eight legs but lack claws, instead relying on their armored shells for protection against predators. Their short, flattened antennae look like paddles and help sense their surroundings.