Persephone Millipede

Invertebrates > Millipedes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Persephone MillipedeScientific Name: Eumillipes persephoneCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MillipedesSize: Body length: up to 3.7 in (9.5 cm); Body width: 0.037 in (0.95 mm)Weight: 0.015–0.030 oz (0.4–0.8 g)Lifespan: 5–10 years in deep...

Pink Floyd Pistol Shrimp

Invertebrates > Decapods & Shrimps

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pink Floyd Pistol ShrimpScientific Name: Synalpheus pinkfloydiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Decapods & ShrimpsSize: Total body length: 0.75–1.1 in (1.9–2.8 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.08 oz (1.2–2.3 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in shallow coral...

Twin-tailed Salp

Invertebrates > Tunicates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Twin-tailed SalpScientific Name: Tethys vaginaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: TunicatesSize: Solitary zooid length: 8–12 in (20–30 cm); Aggregate chains can exceed 6.5–10 ft (2–3 m)Weight: 5.0–15.0 oz (140–425 g) per large solitary...

Emperor Dumbo Octopus

Invertebrates > Cephalopods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emperor Dumbo OctopusScientific Name: Grimpoteuthis imperatorCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CephalopodsSize: Total length: 10–12 in (25–30 cm); Webbed arm spread: up to 14 inWeight: 2.0–3.5 lb (0.9–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 3–5 years in the abyssal...

Bone-eating Snot-flower Worm

Invertebrates > Worms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bone-eating Snot-flower WormScientific Name: Osedax mucoflorisCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: WormsSize: Plume height: 0.4–0.8 in (10–20 mm); Root network extends deep into boneWeight: Less than 0.01 oz (0.1–0.3 g)Lifespan: 1–3 years (tied...

Sparklemuffin Peacock Spider

Invertebrates > Spiders

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sparklemuffin Peacock SpiderScientific Name: Maratus jactatusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: 0.16–0.20 in (4.0–5.2 mm)Weight: Less than 0.001 oz (10–25 mg)Lifespan: Approximately 1 yearDiet: Carnivore / Salticid...

Indonesian Giant Isopod

Invertebrates > Isopods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Indonesian Giant IsopodScientific Name: Bathynomus raksasaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: IsopodsSize: Total length: 11.5–14.5 in (29–37 cm); can exceed 15 inWeight: 1.6–2.8 lb (0.75–1.3 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 10–20+ years in the deep...

Erichson’s Jeweled Weevil

Invertebrates > Beetles & Weevils

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Erichson’s Jeweled WeevilScientific Name: Pachyrhynchus erichsoniCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Beetles & WeevilsSize: Body length: 0.5–0.7 in (12–16 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.7 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years as adult beetleDiet:...

Circular-banded Jeweled Weevil

Invertebrates > Beetles & Weevils

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Circular-banded Jeweled WeevilScientific Name: Pachyrhynchus orbiferCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Beetles & WeevilsSize: Body length: 0.5–0.7 in (13–17 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years as adult beetleDiet:...

Jeweled Weevil

Invertebrates > Beetles & Weevils

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jeweled WeevilScientific Name: Pachyrhynchus moniliferusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Beetles & WeevilsSize: Body length: 0.5–0.7 in (12–18 mm)Weight: 0.01–0.03 oz (0.3–0.8 g)Lifespan: 1–2 years as adult beetleDiet: Herbivore /...