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Updated 12/9/2013

Family Palinuridae

Spiny lobsters lack enlarged claws and are well-protected by sharp forward-pointing spines.  Large species are no longer common due to heavy fishing pressure and disregard for local laws.  Minimum carapace length is 3.25 inches.  Illegal to harvest from May through August, spearing and taking of females with eggs prohibited.

http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/regulated_fish_mia.html

 

HAWAII

Justitia longimana

SE Oahu, 200 feet

 

cropped

Mokapu Pinnacle, Oahu, 130 feet



SE Oahu, 140 feet

LONG-HANDED SPINY LOBSTER

A rare species from deep water.  Attains 8 inches.  Collected for aquariums.  Formerly known as Justitia longimanus.  Worldwide in warm seas.