Pandaridae is a family of copepods belonging to the order Siphonostomatoida.

Behavior Pandaridae is considered a parasite that attaches itself to its host. Typically, they attach themselves to their host bodies (elasmobranchs) aiming for their fins and lips.

Genera

Genera: Achtheinus Wilson, 1908 Amaterasia Izawa, 2008 Cecrops Leach, 1816 Pandarus Leach, 1816

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