How deep does the Copepod live?

The Copepod (Acartia negligens) is typically found at 0–200 m.

Copepod

Acartia negligens

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–200 m

A drifting copepod of warm seas, this planktonic species lives from the surface down to about 200 metres, over the shelf and out in the open ocean. No bigger than a grain of rice, it is part of the swarming plankton that feeds much larger animals.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Copepoda › Calanoida › Acartiidae › Acartia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1768653.

FAQ

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