Emoji 11
lobster
Also known as animal, bisque, claws, seafood
A red lobster with two large claws, a segmented tail, and antennae, shown in full body.
Meaning
The lobster emoji depicts a marine crustacean with large claws and a hard shell. It is often used in discussions about seafood, coastal regions, and fine dining. In some contexts, it can also symbolize affection or a long-term partnership, referencing the 'lobster' concept from popular culture.
Unicode name
The official Unicode character represents a lobster, a marine animal with a hard shell and ten legs, used in emoji form.
Platform designs
Apple
In Apple's design, the lobster is bright red-orange with large raised claws, a curved body, and visible antennae.
Google
In Google's Noto design, the lobster is reddish-orange with prominent claws, a segmented abdomen, and long antennae.
Twitter
In Twitter's Twemoji design, the lobster is shown in side view with large claws, thin legs, and a curled tail.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦞 lobster belong to?
🦞 lobster belongs to the animals & nature category, which contains 161 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦞 lobster?
🦞 lobster was added in Emoji 11. Its codepoint is U+1F99E, made up of 1 code points.
