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Linuparus Trigonus
''Linuparus'', the spear lobsters, is a genus of medium-sized to large spiny lobsters in the family Palinuridae. It contains four extant species found at depths of in the Indo-Pacific, and 32 fossil species, ranging from the Early Cretaceous to the Oligocene The Oligocene ( ) is a geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period and extends from about 33.9 million to 23 million years before the present ( to ). As with other older geologic periods, the rock beds that define the epoch are well identified but .... '' L. trigonus'' is the only extant species also known from the fossil record. Extant species *'' Linuparus meridionalis'' Tsoi, Chan & Chu, 2011 *'' Linuparus somniosus'' Berry & George, 1972 *'' Linuparus sordidus'' Bruce, 1965 *'' Linuparus trigonus'' (von Siebold, 1824) Extinct species *'' Linpuarus adkinsi'' Rathbun, 1935 *'' Linpuarus africanus'' Glaessner, 1932 *'' Linpuarus bererensis'' Secretan, 1964 *'' Linpuarus bigranulatus'' Glaessner, 1930 *'' Linpua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linuparus Meridionalis
''Linuparus meridionalis'' is a species of spiny lobster in the genus ''Linuparus''. It lives on the sea floor around Australia, New Caledonia and parts of Indonesia, at depths of . Formerly considered part of '' L. trigonus'', it was recognised as a separate species in 2011, based on variation in colouration, and subtle morphological differences. Distribution and ecology ''Linuparus meridionalis'' is found in at depths of around the northern and eastern coasts of Australia, off New Caledonia, and among the Indonesian Tanimbar Islands. ''L. meridionalis'' is benthic (lives on the sea floor), and feeds on various molluscs, crustaceans and other invertebrates. Females may carry eggs at any time from February to October. Description ''Linuparus meridionalis'' males grow to a carapace length of , with females only slightly smaller, at . The body is "generally half brownish red and half white". The second to fifth somites of the abdomen are generally white, at least in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |