Ligia oceanica

Sea slater
Klippenassel
Zeepissebed
Ligie
Cochinilla marina

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

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!