Caribbean Spiny Lobster
Panulirus argus
Sighting evidence at The Cathedral, María la Gorda
Photo: terence zahner · CC BY-NC
Dozens of lobsters shelter in the overhangs and crevices lining the cavern walls, emerging at night to forage on the adjacent reef. The protected marine status of the area has allowed populations to recover to densities unusual in the wider Caribbean. Their aggregations inside the cave draw cleaning wrasse and provide a visible indicator of the reserve's effectiveness.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Caribbean Spiny Lobster is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.