
Spiny lobster ©Dominic Flint
Spiny lobster
Scientific name: Palinurus elephas
Spiny lobster, Crawfish, Crayfish, Rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty Lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
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Length: up to 60cmConservation status
Classified as a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework. It is also a Feature of Conservation Importance for which Marine Conservation Zones can be designated in English and non-devolved offshore waters. Classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.