How deep does the Amphipod live?

The Amphipod (Caprella scaura) is typically found at 0–17 m.

Amphipod

Caprella scaura

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–17 m

A spindly skeleton shrimp that clings to seaweed, rock pools and pier pilings, this amphipod grips the substrate with hooked rear legs and reaches out to filter and grab passing food. It hitchhikes on hulls and gear, and has spread far beyond its original range.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Caprellidae › Caprella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236551.

FAQ

How deep does the Amphipod live?: The Amphipod (Caprella scaura) is typically found at 0–17 m.