Quick Facts
Type: Crustacean
Diet: Carnivore: Sea urchins, clams, mussels, worms
Average lifespan: Unknown (thought to live up to 50 years)
Average size: 12 in.
Average weight: Up to 25 lb.
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California spiny lobsters can vibrate their antennae to produce a loud noise, which they use to scare off predators.
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California Spiny Lobster
Last updated: November 9, 2018