Order

Common name: Goose Barnacles

Scientific name: Pedunculata

Pedunculata, commonly known as goose barnacles or stalked barnacles, are an order of crustaceans found in marine environments. They are characterized by their long, fleshy stalks, called peduncles, which attach to hard surfaces such as rocks, ship hulls, and flotsam. Unlike their acorn barnacle relatives, Pedunculata are sessile filter feeders that use feather-like cirri to capture plankton from the water. In the aquarium, they can be fascinating additions but require stable water conditions and adequate flow to thrive. They are not commonly kept due to their specific feeding requirements and sensitivity to changes in water quality.

  1. Goose barnacles (Lepas anserifera Linnea) live in the sand.
 and clings to floating material in the water, Phala Beach, Rayong, Thailand
    Common name: goose barnacle
    Scientific name: Lepas anserifera