Canadian wildlife · Drawing 32 of 41
American Lobster
On the coasts and in the ocean
The American lobster walks along the ocean floor. Its hard shell protects its body, and two large claws help it grasp the food it finds.
Did you know?
One large claw crushes; the slimmer one cuts and tears.
Look together
Do the two large claws have the same shape?
An idea to try
Draw two claws: one broad and one narrower.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Scientific name: Homarus americanus. Where it lives: Seafloor habitats in Atlantic Canada. What it eats: Shellfish, worms, fish and other animals. It replaces its hard shell as it grows, a process called moulting. A living lobster is often greenish brown, with colours varying among individuals.
Sources and illustration notes (2)
Simplified drawing for colouring. Coat, feather or skin markings are left white so children can choose their colours. Proportions and details are not a scientific identification plate.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- NOAA Fisheries — American LobsterUnequal crusher and ripper claws, ten legs, moulting and live coloration.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada — LobsterAnatomy, Canadian Atlantic habitat and diet.
Page prepared on September 30, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book Canadian Wildlife to Colour
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