👉 Pontoporis, also known as the pontopides or pontopid, is a genus of approximately 25 species of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Echinodermata. These small, crustacean animals are commonly found in freshwater and brackish water bodies around the world. They are characterized by their long, slender bodies, which can grow up to 10 inches (25 cm) long. The species of Pontoporis have a