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goshiki ebi (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 (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Malacostraca (軟甲綱)
Order
Decapoda (十脚目)
Family
Palinuridae
Genus
Panulirus
Species
Panulirus versicolor (goshiki ebi)

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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iseebi
Panulirus regius
Data Deficient
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kanoko ise-ebi
Panulirus longipes
Least Concern
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nishi ki-ebi
Panulirus ornatus
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of goshiki ebi?
The scientific name of goshiki ebi is Panulirus versicolor. It belongs to the genus Panulirus.
What is the conservation status of goshiki ebi?
goshiki ebi (Panulirus versicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does goshiki ebi live?
goshiki ebi is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does goshiki ebi belong to?
goshiki ebi (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the genus Panulirus, which is part of the taxonomic family Palinuridae.
Is goshiki ebi endangered?
No, goshiki ebi (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 goshiki ebi belong to?
goshiki ebi (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of goshiki ebi?
The closest relatives of goshiki ebi in the genus Panulirus include iseebi, kanoko ise-ebi, nishi ki-ebi, Pronghorn Spiny Lobster, Scalloped Spiny Lobster.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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goshiki ebi
Panulirus versicolor
LC
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iseebi
Panulirus regius
DD 🐾
kanoko ise-ebi
Panulirus longipes
LC 🐾
nishi ki-ebi
Panulirus ornatus
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 🐾
Chinese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus stimpsoni
DD 🐾
Green Spiny Lobster
Panulirus gracilis
DD 🐾
Japanese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus japonicus
DD 🐾
Brown Spiny Lobster
Panulirus echinatus
LC 🐾
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
DD 🐾
California Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
LC 🐾
Mud Spiny Lobster
Panulirus polyphagus
LC 🐾
Guinea Chick Lobster
Panulirus guttatus
LC
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