Isopoda11 species
Family Seaslaters and Rockslaters (Ligiidae)
Ligiidae is a family in the order Isopoda. Browse 11 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Ligiidae (11)

Western Seaslater
Ligia occidentalis
Identification: distinguished from L. pallasi by the much longer uropods; eyes larger & closer together (1 eye diameter apart); body much sleeker; and the tendency to bolt when disturbed

Ligia pallasii
Ligia pallasii
Identification: The eyes are separated by a distance equal to twice the greatest diameter of an eye. They have short uropods, and a basal segment as long as broad.

Ligia baudiniana
Ligia baudiniana

Wharf Roach
Ligia exotica

European Seaslater
Ligia oceanica

Ligidium blueridgensis
Ligidium blueridgensis

Ligidium elrodii
Ligidium elrodii

Ligidium gracile
Ligidium gracile

Ligidium kofoidi
Ligidium kofoidi

Ligidium lapetum
Ligidium lapetum

Ligidium latum
Ligidium latum