How deep does the Ice Krill live?

The Ice Krill (Euphausia crystallorophias) is typically found at 0–4000 m.

How big does the Ice Krill get?

The Ice Krill grows to about 4.2 cm.

Ice Krill

Euphausia crystallorophias

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–4000 m
Max size: 4.2 cm

A small shrimp like crustacean of Antarctic waters, ice krill swarm in vast numbers and rise and sink through the water column each day. They feed close under the sea ice yet can descend to thousands of metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Euphausiacea › Euphausiidae › Euphausia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236216.

FAQ

How deep does the Ice Krill live?: The Ice Krill (Euphausia crystallorophias) is typically found at 0–4000 m.
How big does the Ice Krill get?: The Ice Krill grows to about 4.2 cm.