Amphipod

Ceradocus (Denticeradocus) dooliba

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Strongly laterally flattened species, with spikes along the edge of some of the segments of the abdomen and edges of the abdominal side-plates. Seven pairs of legs, first two chelate (with claws). Pale pink to bright red.

Size

Can grow to around 20 mm

Habitat

Intertidal areas in mud under rocks, to depth of 10 m

Distribution

South-eastern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Amphipod
Scientific name: Ceradocus (Denticeradocus) dooliba J.L. Barnard, 1972
Family: Maeridae
Category: Sea Life › Other
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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