BIOTIC Species Information for Inachus phalangium
Researched byDan Bayley
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Taxonomy
Scientific nameInachus phalangium Common nameLeach's sea spider
MCS CodeS1528 Recent SynonymsInachus dorynchus

PhylumArthropoda SubphylumCrustacea
Superclass ClassMalacostraca
SubclassEumalacostraca OrderDecapoda
SuborderPleocyemata FamilyInachidae
GenusInachus Speciesphalangium
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/Movement Environmental position
Typical food types Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span1-2 years Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation time Fecundity44 - 2744 eggs per brood (6 broods max.)
Egg/propagule size Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period
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Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
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