Malacostraca |
Isopoda |
Sphaeromatidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
; djupintervall 0 - 30 m (Ref. 87801). Temperate
Southeast Pacific: Probably endemic to Chile.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Its body length is 1.5 to 2 cm. Its color range is from green to brown with dots, similar to its host algae. In both live and preserved specimens, it has dark or reddish round eyes.
Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3113) and are found clinging firmly on the blades of large kelps like Macrosystis spp. and Lessonia spp. which they also feed on (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.
Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra 2009 Marine benthic fauna of Chilean Patagonia. Santiago, Nature in Focus. 1000 p. (Ref. 87801)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Human uses
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Verktyg
Ytterligare information
Trophic EcologyFood items (preys)
Födosammansättning
Födointag
Predatorer
Population dynamicsTillväxtMax. ages / sizesLength-weight rel.Length-length rel.Length-frequenciesMass conversionAbundans PhysiologySyreförbrukning
Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
Internet-källor
Estimates based on models
Price category
Unknown.