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Green, A. (2008). Panulirus cygnus, Rottnest Island, WA. Reef Life Survey. https://reeflifesurvey.com/species/panulirus-cygnus/
Background information
- Rock lobster
The western rock lobster is one of the family of ‘spiny’ lobsters, colourful and protected by a strong carapace. They are sometimes called ‘crayfish’ or ‘crays’. Its scientific name is Panulirus cygnus. - Lobsters, rock lobsters and crayfishLobsters, rock lobsters and crayfish may look similar and can be easily confused. Do you have the keys to distinguish them? Here are some photos of crustaceans. Would you be able to recognise each species?
- South CoastThe South Coast bioregion extends all the way across the bottom part of the state, from Black Point to the South Australian border.
- Western Rock LobsterColourful and protected by a strong carapace, the western rock lobster is one of the family of 'spiny' lobsters - and the target of WA's largest and most valuable fishery.