Squat Lobster

Iridonida iris

Squat Lobster

A squat lobster of the deep continental slope, found anywhere from about forty metres down to over 1,300. It buries itself in the bottom and hosts barnacles, isopods and worms, feeding on whatever detritus and small prey the slope provides.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Decapoda › Munididae › Iridonida

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1606704.

FAQ

How deep does the Squat Lobster live?
The Squat Lobster (Iridonida iris) is typically found at 40–1303 m.