The species is taken wherever
it occurs, mostly for local use; like all spiny lobsters it
is considered to be excellent food. It is taken in
daytime by divers, either by hand or with spears; at
night it is hunted and speared at the reefs with the
help of torch lights, it rarely enters trapsOn the west
coast of Thailand, it is sold fresh in markets or directly
to restaurants; mounted specimens, usually in fancy
Fig. 294
glass cases are sold as curios to tourists.