Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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Hoplometopus holthuisi (Gordon, 1968)
Holthuis' reef lobster inhabits rocky reef slopes and is generally found in the deeper parts of the reefs
This small lobster is sometimes called a bullseye lobster because of the round white spot on the side of its carapace. Occasionally this species can be seen peeking out at night from ledges and small caves on the seaward reef. Being very sensitive to light, they tend to retreat into their burrows when approached by a diver.
Holthuis' reef lobster is sold in specialty stores, but can feed on small fish that are natural prey on the reef.Sea anemomes and corals, however, remain unaffected.
Synonymised names
Enoplometopus (Hoplometopus) holthuisi Gordon, 1968 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Enoplometopus (Hoplometopus) voigtmanni Türkay, 1989 · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Enoplometopus holthuisi Gordon, 1968 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Enoplometopus voigtmanni Türkay, 1989 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Holthuis' reef lobster inhabits rocky reef slopes and is generally found in the deeper parts of the reefs
This small lobster is sometimes called a bullseye lobster because of the round white spot on the side of its carapace. Occasionally this species can be seen peeking out at night from ledges and small caves on the seaward reef. Being very sensitive to light, they tend to retreat into their burrows when approached by a diver.
Holthuis' reef lobster is sold in specialty stores, but can feed on small fish that are natural prey on the reef.Sea anemomes and corals, however, remain unaffected.
Synonymised names
Enoplometopus (Hoplometopus) holthuisi Gordon, 1968 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Enoplometopus (Hoplometopus) voigtmanni Türkay, 1989 · unaccepted > junior subjective synonym
Enoplometopus holthuisi Gordon, 1968 · unaccepted > superseded combination
Enoplometopus voigtmanni Türkay, 1989 · unaccepted > superseded combination
