Isopod

Paranthura infundibulata

Isopod

A slender isopod that lives down inside soft sediment rather than on top of it, this species keeps to shallow water no deeper than about 12 metres. Like others in its family it has a long, narrow body built for slipping through sand and mud.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Isopoda › Paranthuridae › Paranthura

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 255590.

FAQ

How deep does the Isopod live?
The Isopod (Paranthura infundibulata) is typically found at 0–12 m.