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huk paak mun lung ha (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 (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Malacostraca (软甲纲)
Order
Decapoda (十足目)
Family
Palinuridae
Genus
Panulirus
Species
Panulirus versicolor (huk paak mun lung ha)

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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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
View all species in Panulirus →

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Phylum
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软甲纲
Class
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十足目
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Palinuridae
Family
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Panulirus
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of huk paak mun lung ha?
The scientific name of huk paak mun lung ha is Panulirus versicolor. It belongs to the genus Panulirus.
What is the conservation status of huk paak mun lung ha?
huk paak mun lung ha (Panulirus versicolor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does huk paak mun lung ha live?
huk paak mun lung ha is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does huk paak mun lung ha belong to?
huk paak mun lung ha (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the genus Panulirus, which is part of the taxonomic family Palinuridae.
Is huk paak mun lung ha endangered?
No, huk paak mun lung ha (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 huk paak mun lung ha belong to?
huk paak mun lung ha (Panulirus versicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of huk paak mun lung ha?
The closest relatives of huk paak mun lung ha in the genus Panulirus include California Spiny Lobster, Mud Spiny Lobster, Guinea Chick Lobster, Pronghorn Spiny Lobster, Scalloped Spiny Lobster.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Panulirus — 16 Species

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huk paak mun lung ha
Panulirus versicolor
LC
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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 🐾
Ornate Spiny Lobster
Panulirus ornatus
LC 🐾
Chinese Spiny Lobster
Panulirus stimpsoni
DD 🐾
Green Lobster
Panulirus regius
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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