Slender Tube Amphipod

Monocorophium acherusicum

Slender Tube Amphipod

A tiny tube building amphipod, this crustacean spins itself a home on algae, rocks, soft sediment and even floating aquaculture gear from the surface down to about 30 metres. It feeds by filtering suspended particles from the passing water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Corophiidae › Monocorophium

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225814.

FAQ

How deep does the Slender Tube Amphipod live?
The Slender Tube Amphipod (Monocorophium acherusicum) is typically found at 0–30 m.