description Chelarctus cultrifer Overview
Chelarctus cultrifer is a species of slipper lobster in the family Scyllaridae, recorded from the Indo-West Pacific. Its taxonomic history is notable because specimens once treated as one widespread species were later shown to include distinct taxa; research separated the Taiwan and Japan material as Chelarctus virgosus and recognized regional differences within the C. cultrifer group. The name is therefore useful in marine-biodiversity records, but its historical range statements need to be read alongside later revisions.
[Taxonomic study](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9169114/)
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How good is Chelarctus cultrifer?
Chelarctus cultrifer scores 4.60/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Lobster category.
What are the best alternatives to Chelarctus cultrifer?
See our alternatives page for Chelarctus cultrifer for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Deman's slipper lobster (Petrarctus demani), Moreton Bay bug (Thenus orientalis), Regal slipper lobster (Arctides regalis).
How does Chelarctus cultrifer compare to Deman's slipper lobster (Petrarctus demani)?
See our detailed comparison of Chelarctus cultrifer vs Deman's slipper lobster (Petrarctus demani) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
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