| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | HOMARUS VULGARIS |
| VERNACULAR NAME: | COMMON LOBSTER |
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| DESCRIPTION | The carapace length can reach up to 40cm making this common crustacean quite an impressive catch. The body is a dark blue with variable sandy flecks. |
| DISTRIBUTION | Common around all coasts. |
| HABITAT | Crevices and small caves in deep water although smaller specimens can be found at low tide in rock pools. |
| BEST TIME TO SEE | All year round. |