Sealife guideThe Panuliridae familyThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of marine arthropods with a dedicated focus on crustaceans !

California spiny lobster
(Panulirus interruptus)

Caribbean spiny lobster
(Panulirus argus)

European spiny lobster
(Palinurus elephas)

Japanese crayfish
(Panulirus japonicus)

Spotted spiny lobster
(Panulirus guttatus)

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The broadnose sevengill shark

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Chevalier ponctué
(Equetus punctatus)