Enoplometopus antillensis

Enoplometopus antillensis
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
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 the Atlantic Ocean. It is found in rocky and coral reefs throughout the Atlantic Ocean, 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. ↑ 3.0 3.1 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.