sand hopper

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Amphipoda (Amphipoda)

Family

Talitridae

Genus

Talitrus

Species

Talitrus saltator (sand hopper)

Names in Other Languages

French puce de mer

German Strandfloh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sand hopper?

The scientific name of sand hopper is Talitrus saltator. It belongs to the genus Talitrus.

What is the conservation status of sand hopper?

sand hopper (Talitrus saltator) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does sand hopper live?

sand hopper is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does sand hopper belong to?

sand hopper (Talitrus saltator) belongs to the genus Talitrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Talitridae.

What kingdom does sand hopper belong to?

sand hopper (Talitrus saltator) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).