Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865 is a animal in the Enoplometopidae family, order Decapoda, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865

Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865

Enoplometopus antillensis is a reef lobster endemic to warm Atlantic waters, popular in the home aquarium hobby.

Genus
Enoplometopus
Order
Decapoda
Class
Malacostraca

About Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865

Enoplometopus antillensis, commonly known as the dwarf reef lobster, Atlantic reef lobster, or flaming reef lobster, is a species of reef lobster that is endemic to warmer regions of the Atlantic Ocean. It can be found in rocky and coral reefs at depths between 5 and 201 meters (16 to 659 feet), where it hides inside small crevices. This species is highly valued in the home aquarium hobby due to its bright coloration and small size.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Enoplometopidae Enoplometopus

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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