Red striped amphipod
Ceradocus rubromaculatus
Fun Fact: They can be found under stones on gravel or coarse sand.
Introduction: Red-striped amphipods (Ceradocus rubromaculatus) can usually be located under stones on gravel or coarse sand. The first antennae are longer than the second pair and nippers are on the end of the first 2 pairs of legs.
Distribution: Throughout Namibian coastal waters including Möwe Bay, Kunene River mouth, Cape Cross, Sandwich Harbour, Luderitz, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
Diet: Small sea matter and carrion
Colouration: Distinctive pink to red colour pattern
Breeding: The brood pouch under the body carries eggs which are hatched straight into adults
Max size: 20mm
.png?width=82&height=85&name=Navigate%20Namibia-03%20(1).png "Navigate Namibia")