Common in crevices and under rocks from the lower shore down, the Spiny Squat Lobster, Galathea strigosa is a beautifully marked animal. The carapace is red with brilliant blue random lines. There is a similar blue around the eyes. The claws are long and covered in hairs and sharp, forward facing projections. The nippers themselves are a striking red. Overall length can be 15cms. Seems to prefer areas of high water movement. Moves extremely rapidly when disturbed and is difficult to approach.

Common in crevices and under rocks from the lower shore down, the Spiny Squat Lobster, Galathea strigosa is a beautifully marked animal. The carapace is red with brilliant blue random lines. There is a similar blue around the eyes. The claws are long and covered in hairs and sharp, forward facing projections. The nippers themselves are a striking red. Overall length can be 15cms. Seems to prefer areas of high water movement. Moves extremely rapidly when disturbed and is difficult to approach.