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Amphipod

Caprella scaura

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About

The Amphipod (Caprella scaura) is a species in the genus Caprella. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco, Tunisia), Asia (Turkey), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇱 Chile 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Amphipoda (Amphipoda)

Species

Caprella scaura (Amphipod)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese トゲワレカラ

Similar Species in Caprella

Japanese skeleton shrimp

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amphipod?

The scientific name of Amphipod is Caprella scaura. It belongs to the genus Caprella.

Where does Amphipod live?

Amphipod is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco, Tunisia), Asia (Turkey), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Chile, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia.

What family does Amphipod belong to?

Amphipod (Caprella scaura) belongs to the genus Caprella, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprellidae.

What kingdom does Amphipod belong to?

Amphipod (Caprella scaura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Amphipod?

The closest relatives of Amphipod in the genus Caprella include ghost shrimp, Japanese skeleton shrimp, Skeleton shrimp.