Caribbean Lobster

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:behavior Nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle Long and cylindrical
gptkbp:colors Varies with environment
Blue to greenish-brown
Bright blue and yellow markings
Different populations exhibit variations
During molting
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Vulnerable
gptkbp:cookingMethod Boiling
Cooked at 140°F (60°C)
Grilled, steamed, or in soups
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Popular_in_Caribbean_cuisine
gptkbp:diet Carnivore
gptkbp:distribution Western_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:family Palinuridae
gptkbp:fauna Cultivated in some regions
gptkbp:fishSpecies Affects local ecosystems
Year-round in some areas
Trap fishing
Diving and trapping
Use of traps and nets
Concern for population health
Regulatory compliance and sustainability
Size limits and closed seasons
Small claws
gptkbp:flavorProfile Considered a delicacy
Sweet_and_tender
gptkbp:growthRate Fast growth in early years
gptkbp:habitat Coral reefs
Prefer shallow waters
Rocky and sandy bottoms
Threat from coastal development
gptkbp:headlights Hard exoskeleton
Varies with age
Composed of chitin
gptkbp:house Under rocks and coral
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Caribbean Lobster
gptkbp:larvalStage Low survival rate
Carried by ocean currents
Phyllosoma
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years
gptkbp:market Varies by region
High demand in seafood markets
gptkbp:marketSegment High
gptkbp:matingSystem Late summer to early fall
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migration
gptkbp:nutritionalValue High in protein
gptkbp:predators Sharks
gptkbp:radar Long antennae
gptkbp:reproduction External fertilization
gptkbp:scientificName Panulirus argus
gptkbp:seasonalActivities Changes with water temperature
gptkbp:size Up to 24 inches
gptkbp:socialStructure Solitary_or_in_small_groups
gptkbp:sustainability Management plans in place
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships With cleaner shrimp