How deep does the Cumacean live?

The Cumacean (Cumella garrityi) is typically found at 1–31 m.

Cumacean

Cumella garrityi

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–31 m

This tiny cumacean lives on the bottom of bays and nearshore coral reefs, drifting just above the sand at depths between one and thirty metres. Like others of its order it carries a swollen front body and a slender tail, sieving organic scraps from the sediment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Cumacea › Nannastacidae › Cumella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 182500.

FAQ

How deep does the Cumacean live?: The Cumacean (Cumella garrityi) is typically found at 1–31 m.