Caribbean Spiny Lobster

The Caribbean spiny lobster is a marine crustacean found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding areas. It has a hard, spiny shell and long, thick antennae, but lacks large claws like the Maine lobster. It spends most of its life hiding in rocky crevices or coral reefs. It feeds mainly on fish, mollusks, and other small sea creatures. During breeding season, females carry eggs beneath their tails until they hatch into tiny lobsters. This species is valued commercially for its meat, which is popular in many Caribbean cuisines.