New species of lobster registered in Oman

A new species of lobster has been registered in Oman for the first time, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
“The lobster was found by an Omani fisherman with a fishing cage at the depth of 70-85 metres. It is a Palinustus of the form Pallinustus Waguensis, according to Kubo, 1963, and is commonly known as a Japanese Blunthorn. The lobster lives at the bottom of rocky seas or reefs, and normally lives between 100-200 metres below the sea.” - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
According to officials, its total length is between 11.5 and 14 cm and weighs between 48-109 grams.
The lobster can be found in the Western Indian Ocean, the regional waters between Japan, China, and Taiwan, and makes limited appearances in some of India’s coastal regions.