How deep does the Copepod live?

The Copepod (Acrocalanus longicornis) is typically found at 0–200 m.

Copepod

Acrocalanus longicornis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m

A small herbivorous copepod, this species grazes drifting phytoplankton out on the outer continental shelf. Tiny and near transparent, it swarms in coastal waters and forms part of the plankton that feeds larger animals up the chain.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Copepoda › Calanoida › Paracalanidae › Acrocalanus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 104646.

FAQ

How deep does the Copepod live?: The Copepod (Acrocalanus longicornis) is typically found at 0–200 m.