Taxonomy ( Scientific classification)
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Decapoda
Family: Palinuridae
Genus: Panulirus
Species: P. Cygnus
CHARACTERISTICS
P. cygnus have a 6 pairs of tiny limbs all around the mouth area plus 5 pairs of walking legs, a compound eyes on their mobile stalks and antennae.The part of antennulae and legs is even in color along with light lines. They have a muscular and strong mid-section with an external skeleton part which is segmented on their backside.
They have swimmerets (a single of the paired abdominal appendages which are useful for swimming as well as in adult females to carry an eggs) below the tail with end in their part of tail. Their body color is light to dark purple brown and pale spots around the abdominal areas.
HABITAT AND LIFE SPAN
P. cygnus can be discovered across the worlds in marine environments such as European coasts, within the Mediterranean, Africa, Australia, South America, and specifically between Japan and also South Pacific.
The length of time P. Cygnus will be able to survive is still unknown because there is no procedure for measuring their life span precisely. In spite of this, it is belief that they could possibly be capable to live for a hundred years, however , the normal age is approximately 30 years.
PREDATORS AND DIETS
The biggest predator of P. cygnus is a human beings and also snapper (fish), octopus, sharks and jewfish ( jewfish is a term that has been used for a number of fish species). A self protection of P. cygnus is they will stay away from being catch by their own marine potential predators through creating a shocking humming sounds and also self amputating a limb. A arm or leg occupies the predator and they will be able to make their escape. A diet for this species is omnivore where they will feed on plant and another types of animals.
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