Nautilus Field Guide: Squat Lobster

The Nautilus Field Guide series is here to take you on a nerdy deep dive into the remarkable animals that call the deep sea home. If you love deep-sea creatures, marine biology fun facts, or just saying “what is THAT?”—this series is for you.

Squat lobsters are deep-sea invertebrates with flattened bodies, long tails, and often intimidating pinchers. We often find these crustaceans while exploring seamounts and other deep-sea environments with our remotely operated vehicles. Learn more about these 10-legged deep-sea dwellers in this episode of Nautilus Field Guide!