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Wharf roach

Ligia exotica

Photo by B.E.B
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Field Notes

Description:

Ligia exotica or the wharf roach is a woodlouse-like isopod, a sea slater in the family Ligiidae. It is found in various parts of the world living on rocky coasts and harbour walls just above high water mark.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
B.E.B
Thnx, i think its from that genus you mention.
Machi
I would look into this genus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligia but it could also be a member of a different genus in the same family. I don't know much about them except that we call them sea roaches where I live.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2015

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