How deep does the Amphipod live?

The Amphipod (Leucothoe hyhelia) is typically found at 0–13 m.

Amphipod

Leucothoe hyhelia

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–13 m

A tiny amphipod crustacean of shallow lagoons, it shelters in coral debris and clings to living Acropora staghorn coral in water no deeper than about 13 metres. Like its relatives it builds little tubes and grazes detritus and film among the branches.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Arthropoda › Malacostraca › Amphipoda › Leucothoidae › Leucothoe

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 510278.

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How deep does the Amphipod live?: The Amphipod (Leucothoe hyhelia) is typically found at 0–13 m.