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Ornate Spiny Lobster

Panulirus ornatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Israel, Norway, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese nishi ki-ebi
Spanish langosta ornamentada
French grosse langouste porcelaine
German Ornatlanguste
Portuguese lagosta ornamentada
Thai kung mangkon

Similar Species in Panulirus

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Brown Spiny Lobster
Panulirus echinatus
Least Concern
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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
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Malakostraka
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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Brown Spiny Lobster
Panulirus echinatus
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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
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Ornate Spiny Lobster
Panulirus ornatus
LC
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Painted Spiny Lobster
Panulirus versicolor
LC 🐾
Chinese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus stimpsoni
DD 🐾
Green Lobster
Panulirus regius
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Longlegged Spiny Lobster
Panulirus longipes
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Green Spiny Lobster
Panulirus gracilis
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Japanese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus japonicus
DD 🐾
Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
DD
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