How long does a American lobster last?
Typical lifespan
30–100 yr
The heaviest known crustacean; the record animal weighed 20 kg.
How that compares
American lobster against things of a similar time.
American lobster 30–100 yr
Orca 30–90 yr
American alligator 35–70 yr
Humpback whale 45–100 yr
Piano 30–100 yr
Nile crocodile 45–80 yr
Beluga whale 35–70 yr
Narwhal 30–90 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.02 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about an American lobster
- How much does a American lobster weigh? 0.45–20 kg
Common questions
- How long does an American lobster last?
- An American lobster lasts 30–100 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a American lobster weigh? 0.45–20 kg
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a bottlenose dolphin last? 30–60 yr
- How long does a humpback whale last? 45–100 yr
- How long does a whale shark last? 60–130 yr
- How long does a sperm whale last? 60–70 yr
- How long does a tiger shark last? 20–50 yr
- How long does a walrus last? 30–40 yr
- How long does a emperor penguin last? 15–50 yr
Sources
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — NOAA (Public domain (US Government))