Eastern Gulf Sandhopper
Americorchestia salomani
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
A small sandhopper of beaches and shorelines along the eastern Gulf, this amphipod lives in the damp band of sand at the strandline. It comes out to scavenge among washed up weed and debris, springing away when disturbed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Talitridae › Americorchestia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 421545.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Gulf Sandhopper live?
- The Eastern Gulf Sandhopper (Americorchestia salomani) is typically found at 0–1 m.