Amphipod

Stenothoe georgiana

Amphipod

A tiny amphipod just a few millimetres long, this crustacean lives close to shore on the bottom of bays and nearshore waters. It is one of countless small sideways swimmers that scavenge and graze across coastal sediment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Stenothoidae › Stenothoe

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421539.

FAQ

How deep does the Amphipod live?
The Amphipod (Stenothoe georgiana) is typically found at 1–5 m.