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Painted Spiny Lobster

Panulirus versicolor

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Arthropoda (مفصليات الأرجل)
Class
Malacostraca (لينات الدرقة)
Order
Decapoda (عشاريات الأرجل)
Family
Palinuridae
Genus
Panulirus
Species
Panulirus versicolor (Painted Spiny Lobster)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese goshiki ebi
Chinese huk paak mun lung ha
Spanish langosta colorete
French la porcelaine
German Blaue Schmucklanguste
Portuguese lagosta pintada
Vietnamese tôm hum
Indonesian udang barong
Thai kun mangkon

Similar Species in Panulirus

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azeffane
Panulirus regius
Data Deficient
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California Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
Least Concern
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Mud Spiny Lobster
Panulirus polyphagus
Least Concern
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Guinea Chick Lobster
Panulirus guttatus
Least Concern
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Pronghorn Spiny Lobster
Panulirus penicillatus
Least Concern
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Scalloped Spiny Lobster
Panulirus homarus
Least Concern
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Smoothtail Spiny Lobster
Panulirus laevicauda
Data Deficient
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White-whiskered Coral Crayfish
Panulirus femoristriga
Least Concern
View all species in Panulirus →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Painted Spiny Lobster?
The scientific name of Painted Spiny Lobster is Panulirus versicolor. It belongs to the genus Panulirus.
What is the conservation status of Painted Spiny Lobster?
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Painted Spiny Lobster live?
Painted Spiny Lobster is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does Painted Spiny Lobster belong to?
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the genus Panulirus, which is part of the taxonomic family Palinuridae.
Is Painted Spiny Lobster endangered?
No, Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Painted Spiny Lobster belong to?
Painted Spiny Lobster (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Painted Spiny Lobster?
The closest relatives of Painted Spiny Lobster in the genus Panulirus include azeffane, California Spiny Lobster, Mud Spiny Lobster, Guinea Chick Lobster, Pronghorn Spiny Lobster.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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azeffane
Panulirus regius
DD 🐾
California Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
LC 🐾
Mud Spiny Lobster
Panulirus polyphagus
LC 🐾
Guinea Chick Lobster
Panulirus guttatus
LC 🐾
Pronghorn Spiny Lobster
Panulirus penicillatus
LC 🐾
Scalloped Spiny Lobster
Panulirus homarus
LC 🐾
Smoothtail Spiny Lobster
Panulirus laevicauda
DD 🐾
White-whiskered Coral Crayfish
Panulirus femoristriga
LC 🐾
Ornate Spiny Lobster
Panulirus ornatus
LC
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Painted Spiny Lobster
Panulirus versicolor
LC
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Chinese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus stimpsoni
DD 🐾
Longlegged Spiny Lobster
Panulirus longipes
LC 🐾
Green Spiny Lobster
Panulirus gracilis
DD 🐾
Japanese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus japonicus
DD 🐾
Brown Spiny Lobster
Panulirus echinatus
LC 🐾
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
DD
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