KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has recorded three new species of spiny lobster (Panulirus spp.) Chen said the discovery updates Malaysia's marine biodiversity records and underscores the need to strengthen fisheries management in Sabah. "Before this study, only three species — Panulirus ornatus, P. versicolor, and P. longipes — were known from Sabah waters," he said. "In related work, we have also recorded Panulirus stimpsoni from Peninsular Malaysia, expanding the national spiny lobster checklist," Chen added. Spiny lobsters are key marine species, feeding on small creatures and helping maintain healthy reef ecosystems.

Source: New Strait Times March 16, 2026 09:36 UTC