Palinurus elephas

Seen in the Mitjana Islet between Benidorm and Altea, Alicante (Spain).

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Christine Young

Lion

Wow, it really blends in! Posted 2 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Completely! On top of that this was a juvenile, quite small. Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

So well camouflaged Posted 2 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  yes, they are very well hidden! :-) Posted 2 years ago

The European Spiny Lobster

"Palinurus elephas" is a spiny lobster, which is commonly caught in the Mediterranean Sea. Its common names include "European spiny lobster", "crayfish" or "cray", "common spiny lobster", "Mediterranean lobster" and "red lobster".

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Similar species: Decapods

Species identified by Patomarazul