This is the most common species of slipper lobster encountered in southeastern Australia where it lives in bays and on the shelf. It is excellent eating but not as popular as rock lobster.
Feedback and queries should be sent to the Discovery Centre at Museum Victoria.
Please note, the Discovery Centre can help you only with questions about crustaceans from southeastern Australia. It can not advise on the care of pet hermit crabs or on crustaceans from other regions.