How deep does the Amphipod live?

The Amphipod (Eurythenes gryllus) is typically found at 0–5800 m.

How big does the Amphipod get?

The Amphipod grows to about 5.6 cm.

Amphipod

Eurythenes gryllus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5800 m
Max size: 5.6 cm

A giant among amphipods at about six centimetres, this scavenger ranges from the surface down to nearly 5,800 metres in the deep slope and abyss. Bait dropped to the bottom draws it in fast, and it will both hunt and clean up carrion.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Eurytheneidae › Eurythenes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 102563.

FAQ

How deep does the Amphipod live?: The Amphipod (Eurythenes gryllus) is typically found at 0–5800 m.
How big does the Amphipod get?: The Amphipod grows to about 5.6 cm.