Amphipod
Stenothoe georgiana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–5 m
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.