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Family Palinuridae
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Spiny lobsters lack enlarged claws and are well-protected by
sharp forward-pointing spines. Large species are no longer common due to heavy
fishing pressure and disregard for local laws. Minimum carapace length is
3.25 inches. Illegal to harvest from May through August, spearing
and taking of females with eggs prohibited.
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/regulated_fish_mia.html
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HAWAII
Panulirus marginatus

Hanauma Bay, Oahu, 25 feet
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Kaena Point, Oahu, 40 feet
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Juvenile, North Shore, Oahu, 10 feet
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Sharks Cove, Oahu |
Reef's End, Molokini, 60 feet |
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HAWAIIAN SPINY LOBSTER
'ULA
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Purple and white banded tail and
black legs with a single white stripe. The most common species beyond the surf zone
into deep water. Attains 16 inches. Endemic to Hawaii. |
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