The species is fished wherever it occurs. Mostly taken by hand or with spears during diving in
daytime, or with torch light near the surface at night. Traps do not seem not to be very effective, but are used in
places; trammel nets seem to give better results. On the west coast of Thailand the species is sold in local markets or
directly to restaurants. In the Galapagos the average catch is 50 to 100 lobsters per day. They are sold fresh for local
consumption or as frozen lobster tails