General Description

Telson fused to pleonite 6. Body length up to 2.5 mm.

Biology

Gephyrocuma pala individuals are active swimmers and can 'skip' rapidly across the sediment surface with a series of 'flea-like' hops. They are reportedly fast burrowers in sandy sediments where they enter the sand with the thorax (body) in an upright position.

Habitat

Sandy sediments, in depth of 4-50 m.

Soft substrates

Distribution guide

Southern temperate oceans, including western and southern Australia.

Species Group

Microcrustaceans › Cumaceans

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

2.5 mm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Species Code

MoV 67

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed