Aegiochus piihuka is a species of isopod in the family Aegidae, and was first described in 2009 by Niel L. Bruce.[1] [2] The species epithet, piihuka, is a Mäori word meaning hook, and refers to the hooked anterior legs.[2]
The species is associated with hexactinellid sponges.[2]
It is found in waters of the coasts of New Zealand and Australia, off Queensland and New South Wales.[3]