How deep does the Amphipod live?

The Amphipod (Elasmopus rapax) is typically found at 1–50 m.

Amphipod

Elasmopus rapax

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–50 m

This amphipod settles on hard bottoms in shallow water and joins the fouling crowd on ropes and structures in shellfish farms. It lives down to about 50 metres among rock and debris.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Maeridae › Elasmopus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 102805.

FAQ

How deep does the Amphipod live?: The Amphipod (Elasmopus rapax) is typically found at 1–50 m.