Some biological aspects of painted spiny lobster (Panulirus versicolor) in Latuhalat waters, Ambon Island, Indonesia

Research to study size distribution, length-weight relationship, condition factor and sex ratio of painted spiny lobster (Panulirus versicolor) was carried out in Latuhalat waters, Ambon Island on March to May 2014. Samples of lobster were obtained from the lobster fishers at the village of Latuhalat. Totally, there were 56 individuals of lobsters collected during the study with the carapace length ranging from 6.0 to 14.1 cm, while the weight ranged from 101 to 1130 g. Growth pattern of lobster in the area showed allometric for male and isometric for female. Condition factor showed that females were in better condition than males. The ratio between males and females was equal.