Slender Tube Amphipod
Monocorophium acherusicum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
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.