Enoplometopus antillensis

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Enoplometopus antillensis
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Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Enoplometopidae
Genus: Enoplometopus
Species:
E. antillensis
Binomial name
Enoplometopus antillensis
Lütken, 1865
Synonyms[2]
  • Enoplometopus dentatus Miers, 1880
  • Hoplometopus antillensis (Lütken, 1865)

Enoplometopus antillensis (commonly dwarf reef lobster,[1] Atlantic reef lobster[3] or flaming reef lobster[4]) is a species of reef lobster endemic to warmer parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It is found at depths of 5–201 m (16–659 ft) in and coral reefs, where it hides in small crevices.[1] Dwarf reef lobsters are prized in the home aquarium hobby for their bright colors and small size.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Chan, T.Y.; Wahle, R. (2011). "Enoplometopus antillensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T184993A8341204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T184993A8341204.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Michael Türkay (2013). "Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Ricardo Calado (2009). Marine Ornamental Shrimp: Biology, Aquaculture and Conservation. John Wiley & Sons. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-4443-0940-9.
  4. ^ "Reef Lobsters". Aquarium Explorer. Microcosm. Retrieved 2013-06-08.

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