Flaming Reef Lobster

Flaming Reef Lobster
Name: Flaming Reef Lobster
Scientific Name: Hoplometopus antillensis
Synonym: Enoplometopus antillensis
Family: Reef Lobsters
Scientific Family: Enoplometopidae
Source: WoRMS AphiaID 383037
Size: up to 4.5 in.
Depth Range: In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Lobster is bright orange-red with white markings, including a white circle on the side of its body and white spots on its tail. Its legs and claws have white bands.