Anilocra spp.
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found with another animal
- The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The species is a parasite of other fish
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 2 cm
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
- The animal can show variable colouring
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest