Caribbean Spiny Lobster
| Name: | Caribbean Spiny Lobster |
| Scientific Name: | Panulirus argus |
| Family: | Spiny Lobsters |
| Taxonomic: | Palinuridae |
| ID Group: | Lobsters & Shrimps |
| Size: | up to 2 ft. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This large Lobster has a hard, spiny exoskeleton varying from white to dark red-orange with cream-colored spots on its tail. It has long, spiny antennae, two horn-like spines above its eyes, and blue and yellow striped legs. Juveniles have banded legs and a wide stripe down their back.