Ligidium latum

Description 3

Although most of its relatives live in salt-sprayed rocks of the rocky intertidal, this species inhabits rocky and sandy areas of freshwater streams. Look for it under rocks within a meter from the water.

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More Info

iNat Map

Number of articles in flagellum of antenna >10
Surface of body rough
Relative position of exopod and endopod insertion on peduncle Exopod inserted proximal to endopod
Habitat riparian
Status Pacific Coast Endemic
Frequency rare
Capable of rolling up? no
Present in noca? yes
Present in soca? no