Maximum length: 0.2 - 0.7 mm

Maximum depth: 3 - 200 m

It belongs to the family Pandalidae.

There are only 3 species in the family Thalassocaris, they have 2 pairs of light organs,

one at the base of the upper jaw and one directly behind the fifth leg on each side.

All 3 species are distributed in the Indo-West Pacific.

Description Thalassocaris crinita: Long rostrum, with 8 strong teeth on the upper side

and 3 strong ones on the underside,

massive claws on the 2nd pair of legs,no claws on the 1st pair of legs.

Translucent body with dark eyes.

Photos 1 - 3 Johnny: Bangka island North Sulawesi