The normal coloration of Homarus americanus is  redder on the body and claws, and greener on the legs.
This coloration is produced by mixing yellow, blue, and red pigments that occur naturally in the shell.
Despite the rarity of strangely colored lobsters, many more of them are reported being caught.
It is unclear as to whether this is an artifact of social media making reporting and sharing more accessible, or if it is due to a drop in predator populations.
The lobsters mentioned below usually get media coverage due to their "rarity" and eye appeal.
The normal coloration of Homarus americanus is  redder on the body and claws, and greener on the legs. This coloration is produced by mixing yellow, blue, and red pigments that occur naturally in the shell. Despite the rarity of strangely colored lobsters, many more of them are reported being caught. It is unclear as to whether this is an artifact of social media making reporting and sharing more accessible, or if it is due to a drop in predator populations. The lobsters mentioned below usually get media coverage due to their "rarity" and eye appeal.
American lobster