Kelp Curler
Sunamphitoe femorata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
A small amphipod that lives entirely on giant kelp, the kelp curler clings to the blades of Macrocystis in shallow water down to about 20 metres. It grazes the kelp intensively, folding the fronds to make itself a feeding shelter.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Ampithoidae › Sunamphitoe
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1007411.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kelp Curler live?
- The Kelp Curler (Sunamphitoe femorata) is typically found at 0–20 m.