Oceanic Scud

Gammarus oceanicus

Oceanic Scud

A hardy little scud of cold northern waters, the oceanic scud lives about fifteen months and eats almost anything. It turns up on silty sand, hard bottoms, and rocky substrates from the shoreline down to about 75 metres, including the brackish Baltic.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Gammaridae › Gammarus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 102285.

FAQ

How deep does the Oceanic Scud live?
The Oceanic Scud (Gammarus oceanicus) is typically found at 0–75 m.