Malacostraca |
Isopoda |
Sphaeromatidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
; djupintervall 0 - 20 m (Ref. 87801). Polar
Southern Ocean. Subtropical to polar.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
It inhabits boulder beaches and feeds on detritus trapped in boulders. It is a host to Iais pubescens (Ref. 87801).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Members of the order Isopoda are mostly gonochoric. Mating behavior: Mating usually occurs before and sometimes during the parturial molt. Sperm transfer is indirect. Life cycle: Eggs are brooded in the marsupium, which later hatch into manca postlarva before developing into adults.
Murray, J. 1896 On the deep and shallow-water marine fauna of the Kerguelen region of the Great Southern Ocean. Challenger Expedition 343-500 p. (Ref. 87480)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Human uses
| FishSource |
Verktyg
Ytterligare information
Trophic EcologyFood items (preys)
Födosammansättning
Födointag
Predatorer
PhysiologySyreförbrukning
Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
Internet-källor
Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature
(Ref.
115969): 6.9 - 19.5, mean 15.3 (based on 750 cells).
Price category
Unknown.
