Glossobius [Glossobius]

Description

Glossobius is a genus of isopods that includes species known to inhabit the mouths and gill chambers of marine fishes. These parasites are adapted to living in the oral environment of their hosts, with body shapes and structures that enable them to avoid being dislodged by the host's movements.

Species

Indonesian Glossy Shrimp [Glossobius hemixanthus]

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Reddish Glossy Shrimp [Glossobius auratus]

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Banded Glossy Shrimp [Glossobius impressus]

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Taxonomy