Anilocra spp.

Fish-flea
Fish-Floh
Vissevlo
Anilocre
Anilocra
Isopode parassita

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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