How deep does the Antarctic Krill live?

The Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) is typically found at 15–130 m.

How big does the Antarctic Krill get?

The Antarctic Krill grows to about 3 cm.

Antarctic Krill

Euphausia superba

Group: Other
Typical depth: 15–130 m
Max size: 3 cm
IUCN status: LC

Antarctic krill swarm in numbers so dense they tint the water red, and they anchor the food web of the entire Southern Ocean. Growing to about three centimetres, the adults gather near the shelf break while eggs and larvae drift in offshore waters between roughly 15 and 130 metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236217.

FAQ

How deep does the Antarctic Krill live?: The Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) is typically found at 15–130 m.
How big does the Antarctic Krill get?: The Antarctic Krill grows to about 3 cm.