KOTA KINABALU: Three new species of spiny lobsters have been identified in Sabah, with two of them entirely new to Malaysia. P. femoristriga and P. homarus homarus are new to Malaysia, while P. polyphagus is new to Sabah. “Prior to this study, only three species of spiny lobster – P. ornatus, P. versicolor and P. longipes – had been known in Sabah since 2004. Sabah Biodiversity Centre (SaBC) director Ken Kartina Khamis said the finding highlights the importance of continuous research and documentation of Sabah’s biological resources. “SaBC encourages more researchers to conduct biodiversity studies in Sabah, as every new discovery strengthens efforts to develop more effective conservation strategies,” she said.

Source: The Star March 18, 2026 11:42 UTC