He is currently one of the most popular residents of Aquamarine Fukushima, a large aquarium on the east coast of Japan. It was discovered off the coast of Rausu and your eyes are not deceived: it looks like sushi (salmon).
The crustacean, an isopod or mealybug, has orange and white markings on its back and a white belly, similar to salmon nigiri. The isopod less than 3 centimeters long also has black eyes and translucent legs.
After being caught by fishermen off the coast of Rausu, Japan, who were touring the coastal city of Rausu on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, between 800 and 1200 meters below sea level, it was sent to Aquamarine Fukushima in late July and was became a star attraction at the zoo.
The isopod, which belongs to the genus Rocinela, does not have a backbone, which is common among some crustaceans, including crabs, shrimp, and lobsters. There are more than 10,000 species of isopods and they appear in all possible shapes and sizes.
The species does not yet have a name and its coloration may be related to what it was feeding at that time. These parasites tend to find their home on the back or among the internal organs of other marine creatures.
