American lobster lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan up to 100 years (record)
American lobster live up to 100 years (record) on average. Below is a chart converting American lobster age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
American lobster age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| American lobster | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 yr | 15 | Teen |
| 10 yr | 22 | Adult |
| 15 yr | 28 | Adult |
| 20 yr | 33 | Adult |
| 25 yr | 39 | Adult |
| 30 yr | 44 | Middle age |
| 35 yr | 49 | Middle age |
| 40 yr | 55 | Middle age |
| 45 yr | 60 | Senior |
| 50 yr | 66 | Senior |
| 55 yr | 71 | Senior |
| 60 yr | 77 | Elderly |
| 65 yr | 82 | Elderly |
| 70 yr | 87 | Elderly |
| 75 yr | 93 | Elderly |
| 80 yr | 98 | Elderly |
| 85 yr | 104 | Elderly |
| 90 yr | 109 | Elderly |
| 95 yr | 115 | Elderly |
| 100 yr | 120 | Elderly |
| 105 yr | 125 | Elderly |
| 110 yr | 131 | Elderly |
| 115 yr | 136 | Elderly |
American lobster profile
| Classification | Malacostraca > Decapoda > Nephropidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Homarus americanus |
| Longest recorded | 100 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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