Ligia australiensis


Ligia australiensis, the Australian marine slater, is a woodlouse in the family Ligiidae.

Range

It can be found quite readily along the southern coast of Australia, including Tasmania, hiding under a huge variety of cover. It is not found as often on the coast of New South Wales, although it can be found in abundance in estuaries.

Predation

L. australienses is a frequent meal for the burrowing shore crab, occasionally for the sacred kingfisher, and possibly the Pedra Branca skink.