Reef lobster

A small marine lobster in the family Enoplometopidae, typically brightly colored and found among coral reefs and rocky crevices.

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Enoplometopidae: A family of marine decapod crustaceans commonly known as reef lobsters. This is the family that contains reef lobsters.
Marine aquarium: An aquarium designed to keep saltwater organisms in a controlled environment. Some reef lobsters are kept in marine aquariums.
American lobster: A large clawed lobster native to the western North Atlantic. It is a familiar true lobster, unlike the smaller reef lobster family.
Enoplometopus debelius: A reef lobster species known for its vivid purple-red coloration and pale markings. This strikingly colored species exemplifies the group's ornamental appearance.
Decapoda: An order of crustaceans that includes lobsters, crabs, and shrimps. Reef lobsters belong to this broad crustacean order.
Live rock: Porous marine rock that carries a community of microorganisms and small invertebrates. Live rock can provide the crevices and biological habitat reef lobsters use in captivity.
Spiny lobster: A clawless marine lobster with prominent antennae, found in warm and temperate seas. Spiny lobsters are another conspicuous reef-associated lobster group, but belong to a different family.
Enoplometopus occidentalis: A reef lobster species found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a widely recognized species within the reef lobster family.
Crustacean: An arthropod with a hard exoskeleton, jointed limbs, and usually two pairs of antennae. Reef lobsters share the defining body plan of crustaceans.
Aquarium trade: The commercial trade in animals, plants, and equipment for aquariums. Reef lobsters enter commerce as marine ornamental animals.