Aesop Slipper Lobster
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The Aesop Slipper Lobster is a relativly large lobster, commonly 30 cm in length, but reaching up to 50 cm. Little is known about their lifespan in captivity or breeding habits. They're a nocturnal forager, feeding mostly on bivalves.
The National Zoo & Aquarium is home to 2 Aesop Slippers Lobsters.
Aesop Slipper Lobster Facts
Taxonomy
Scyllarides haanii
Population Movement
Unknown
Current Animals
Aesop Slipper Lobster, Aesop Slipper Lobster
Life Span (captive)
Unknown
Weight
Reproduction
Very challenging to breed in captivity
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Group Count
2
Life Span (wild)
10 years
Size
16-30cm length
Gestation
Unknown
Distribution
East coast Australia