Family - Bopyridae
Shrimp Gill Isopod
A parasitic isopod that attaches to shrimp, often swelling one side of the host’s body while feeding on its fluids.
- Common Name
- Shrimp Gill Isopod
- Scientific Name
- Family - Bopyridae
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Date First Introduced
- October 22, 2024
Section Notes
This parasite seems to be doing well along with it's shrimp host (Daggerblade Grass Shrimp) for over a year now. Only once specimen exist.
- Current Estimated Population
- 1
- Population Status
- Vulnerable
- Carrying Capacity Status
- Below Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- October 30, 2025
- Dietary Inputs
- Parasitic, lives on shrimp/crabs
- Known Predators
- None Known
Section Notes
Parasite
Kept for observation but no plans to introduce more.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- No Signs of Breeding
- Growth Rate
- Unknown
Section Notes
Only one parasite within miniBIOTA for observation. Reproduction of this species is not desired
- Ecological Role
- Nuisance/Pest
Section Notes
Kept for observation but no plans to introduce more.
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
