AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Caprella scaura [WoRMS] | |
Authority | Templeton, 1836 | |
Family | Caprellidae | |
Order | Amphipoda | |
Class | Malacostraca | |
Phylum | Arthropoda | |
Synonym (?) | Caprella cornuta Dana, 1853 Caprella cornuta f. obtusirostris Dana, 1853 Caprella nodosa Templeton, 1836 Caprella scaura f. cornuta Caprella scaura f. diceros Mayer, 1890 Caprella scaura f. hamata Utinomi, 1947 Caprella scaura f. typica Mayer, 1890 |
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Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | LME: 33. Red Sea --> LME sub-region: Indo-Pacific References (not structured): Krapp T, Lang C, Libertini A, Melzer RR (2006) Caprella scaura Templeton 1836 sensu lato (Amphipoda: Caprellidae) in the Mediterranean. Org Div Evol 6:77–81 |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Aoki M (1999) Morphological characteristics of young, maternal care behaviour and microhabitat use by caprellid amphipods. J Mar Biol Ass UK 79: 629-638. |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Aoki M (1999) Morphological characteristics of young, maternal care behaviour and microhabitat use by caprellid amphipods. J Mar Biol Ass UK 79: 629-638. |
Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous Comments: It is known that amphipods, especially caprellids, have a short life cycle, reproducing continuously throughout the year in temperate waters, with several broods along the cycle and a large number of juveniles with direct development emerging from the brood pouch of the female after each reproductive event (Baeza-Rojano et al., 2011; Cook et al., 2007; Hosono, 2009; Takeuchi and Hirano, 1991, 1992). |
Reproductive type (?) | Sexual |
Developmental trait (?) | Brooding Parental care References: Aoki M (1999) Morphological characteristics of young, maternal care behaviour and microhabitat use by caprellid amphipods. J Mar Biol Ass UK 79: 629-638. Comments: Antennae are related to mother-young communication via chemical or mechanical stimulations |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Aoki M (1999) Morphological characteristics of young, maternal care behaviour and microhabitat use by caprellid amphipods. J Mar Biol Ass UK 79: 629-638. Comments: Caprellids can capture preys and suspended particles with their antennae and handle food with their gnatopods; they also graze on copepods, diatoms or detritus entrapped in their substratum (hydroids, bryozoans) |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Guerra-Garcia JM (2001) Habitat use of the Caprellida (Crustacea: Amphipoda) from Ceuta, North Africa. Ophelia 55: 27-38 Comments: Caprellids typically cling to hard substrata. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Venice system: 6. Polymixohaline [18-30psu] References: Danesi, P., Gola, G., Tagnin, L., 1999. Strutture e dinamiche del macrobenthos ai confini dei partiacque nel bacino centrale della laguna di Venezia, in: Bon, M., Sburlino, G., Zuccarello, V., (Eds.), Aspetti Ecologici e Naturalistici dei Sistemi Lagunari e Costieri. Atti 13° Conv. Gruppo Ecologia di Base "G. Gadio". Venezia, pp. 267–269. Martinez J, Adarraga I (2008) First record of invasive caprellid Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836 sensu lato (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Caprellidae) from the Iberian Peninsula. Aquatic Invasions 3: 165-171 Comments: Common in lagoons and ports: areas with salinity fluctuations |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Known human health impact? | Known Comments: Harmless. |
Known economic impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Known References: Guerra-García, J. M., Ros, M., Dugo-Cota, A., Burgos, V., Flores-León, A. M., Baeza-Rojano, E., ... Núñez, J. 2011. Geographical expansion of the invader Caprella scaura (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Caprellidae) to the East Atlantic coast. Marine biology, 158, pp. 2617-2622. Comments: C. scaura apparently displaced native caprellids and other amphipods. |
Included in the Target Species list? | No References: HELCOM, 2009. Alien Species and Ballast Water [PDF] Available at: https://archive.iwlearn.net/helcom.fi/stc/files/shipping/Table_2_Alienspecies_%20lists_2009.pdf [Accessed 1 July 2024]. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Ballast waters Biofouling References: Hewitt, C. L., Campbell, M. L., Thresher, R. E., Martin, R. B., Boyd, S., Cohen, B. F., ... & Lockett, M. M. (2004). Introduced and cryptogenic species in port Phillip bay, Victoria, Australia. Marine biology, 144(1), 183-202. References: Sconfietti R, Mangili F, Savini D, Occhipinti-Ambrogi A (2005) Diffusion of the alien species Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836 (Amphipoda: Caprellidae) in the Northern Adriatic Sea. Biol Mar Mediterr 12:335–337 Krapp T, Lang C, Libertini A, Melzer RR (2006) Caprella scaura Templeton 1836 sensu lato (Amphipoda: Caprellidae) in the Mediterranean. Org Div Evol 6:77–81 Savini D, Marchini A, Forni G, Castellazzi M (2006) Touristic harbours and secondary spread of alien species. Biol Mar Mediterr 13:760–763 Martínez J, Adarraga I (2008) First record of invasive caprellid Caprella scaura Templeton, 1836 sensu lato (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Caprellidae) from the Iberian Peninsula. Aquat Invasions 3:165–171 Comments: Association with recreational boating has been repeatedly suggested. It was suggested that ballast water was likely vector in bringing species to Port Phillip bay, Australia. Hewitt et al. (2004). |
Last update by | Sandra Gečaitė, 2024-08-05 |