Homarus americanus — Overview

American lobster learn more about names for this taxon

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Homarus americanus, the American lobster, is found along the Atlantic coast of North America in the region from Labrador, Canada to North Carolina, United States. They are most prevalent along the New England coast. The American lobster is found in shallow waters but is more abundant in deeper waters and can live as far deep as 365 m. (Author unknown, 2003; Walsh, July-August 2000)

 

Biogeographic Regions: Atlantic Ocean; Atlantic Ocean :: Native

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