How deep does the Sand Digger Shrimp live?

The Sand Digger Shrimp (Bathyporeia pilosa) is typically found at 1–5 m.

Sand Digger Shrimp

Bathyporeia pilosa

Group: Shrimp
Typical depth: 1–5 m

A small sand digging amphipod, this species burrows into the upper intertidal sand of sheltered beaches between about 1 and 5 metres. It grazes the film of microscopic life clinging to the sand grains and copes well with the harsh swing of conditions high on the shore.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Bathyporeiidae › Bathyporeia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 103068.

FAQ

How deep does the Sand Digger Shrimp live?: The Sand Digger Shrimp (Bathyporeia pilosa) is typically found at 1–5 m.