Enoplometopus antillensis
Enoplometopus antillensis (commonly dwarf reef lobster,[1] Atlantic reef lobster[3] or flaming reef lobster[4]) is a species of reef lobster endemic to warmer parts of the Atlantic Ocean. It is found at depths of 5–201 m (16–659 ft) in rocky and coral reefs, 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]
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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 | |
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References
- T. Y. Chan & R. Wahle (2011). "Enoplometopus antillensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T184993A8341204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T184993A8341204.en.
- Michael Türkay (2013). "Enoplometopus antillensis Lütken, 1865". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
- Ricardo Calado (2009). Marine Ornamental Shrimp: Biology, Aquaculture and Conservation. John Wiley & Sons. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-4443-0940-9.
- "Reef Lobsters". Aquarium Explorer. Microcosm. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
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