Eastern Rock Lobster

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Eastern Rock Lobster (Jasus verreauxi). Size: Carapace length to 262mm

Habitat: Exposed reef, 0 - 220m depth

Lobsters possess small, flattened limbs under their bellies, which are used for 

carrying eggs. Once these eggs have hatched the larva will molt its shell 

approximately 11 times before reaching maturity. The eastern rock lobster 

differs from other lobsters in that they lack pincers on their first pair of walking 

legs They are not commonly seen in the winter months when they migrate 

offshore.

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