Megabalanus (Genus)

• Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

• Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

• Crustaceans (Subphylum Crustacea)

• Typical Crustaceans (Superclass Multicrustacea)

• Malacostracans (Class Malacostraca)

• Decapods, Isopods, and Allies (Subclass Eumalacostraca)

• Decapods and Krill (Superorder Eucarida)

• Decapods (Order Decapoda)

• Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Allies (Suborder Pleocyemata)

The genus Megabalanus belongs to the family Balanidae and consists of large, robust barnacles commonly found in tropical and subtropical marine environments. These barnacles are known for their brightly colored shells, fast growth, and ability to attach to rocks, ships, docks, and marine animals. They are filter feeders.