Enoplometopus antillensis

Enoplometopus antillensis
Scientific classification
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 rocky 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. 1 2 3 T. Y. Chan & R. Wahle (2011). "Enoplometopus antillensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved June 8, 2013.
  2. Michael Türkay (2013). "Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  3. 1 2 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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