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Updated 10/26/2020
Family Palinuridae
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 - ENDEMIC
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 |
Pupukea tidepool, Oahu
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HAWAIIAN SPINY LOBSTER
'ULA
Uncommon due to chronic overfishing,
it occurs in dark holes beyond the surf zone. Purple and white banded tail and
black legs with a single white stripe. Attains 16 inches. Endemic to Hawai'i. |
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