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.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Shrimp Gill Isopod
Scientific Name: Family - Bopyridae
Realm: Saltwater
Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
Date First Introduced: October 22, 2024

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: 1
Population Status: Vulnerable
Carrying Capacity Status: Below Capacity
Date Last Observed: October 30, 2025

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Secondary Consumer
Feeding Niche / Method: Parasitism
Dietary Inputs: Parasitic, lives on shrimp/crabs
Known Predators: None Known

Section Notes

Parasite

Kept for observation but no plans to introduce more.

Environmental Tolerances +

Life Cycle & Reproduction +

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 & Symbiosis +

Ecological Role: Nuisance/Pest

Section Notes

Kept for observation but no plans to introduce more.

Marine/Saltwater

A marine meadow where seagrasses, macroalgae, grazers, filter feeders, worms, crabs, and small invertebrates compete over light, nutrients, and detritus.

Marine/Saltwater

A sandy, limestone shoreline where beach grasses, crabs, snails, and detritivores move nutrients across the waterline.

Shrimp Gill Isopod

Section Notes

Classification Pending

Section Notes

Section Notes

Biomes This Species Lives In

Seagrass Meadow

Marine Shore

No Records Yet

Shrimp Gill Isopod

Biomes This Species Lives In

No Records Yet

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