Euphausia sp.
Krill
Krill
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The temperate Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species can be found between 0 and 4000 Meters.
- Very common species.
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The animal hunts at night
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- Diet : Plankton
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy