Ligia oceanica
Substrate and environment
- The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is found in a sheltered zone
- Common species.
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 3 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!