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Lobster
Homarus americanus
Also known as: American Lobster
Kingdom: Animalia
Lobsters are malacostracan decapod crustaceans of the family Nephropidae or its synonym Homaridae. They have long bodies with muscular tails and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important and are often one of the most profitable commodities in the coastal areas they populate.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Lobster, American Lobster
Class:
Malacostraca
Data Completeness:
86%
Data Sources
🌍gbif
📖wikipedia
🔬eol
🦎inaturalist
References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
13
Countries
Top Locations
BE
1
FR
1
GB
1
NL
1
Newport, RI, USA
1
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First: 5/4/2010 · Latest: 7/17/2025
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