How deep does the Little Shore Isopod live?

The Little Shore Isopod (Jaera albifrons) is typically found at 0–55 m.

Little Shore Isopod

Jaera albifrons

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–55 m

A common resident of shallow northern shores, this little isopod lives on eelgrass and brown seaweed, grazing on microalgae, fucoid tissue and bacteria. It favours silty bottoms and ranges down to about 55 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Isopoda › Janiridae › Jaera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 264171.

FAQ

How deep does the Little Shore Isopod live?: The Little Shore Isopod (Jaera albifrons) is typically found at 0–55 m.