Crangonyx gracilis
S.I. Smith, 1871
Northern Lake Crangonyctid
Crangonyx gracilis is a small freshwater amphipod in the Crangonyctidae, commonly known as the northern lake crangonyctid. It inhabits diverse aquatic environments across North America, including flowing water, standing water, and temporary . The was described by S.I. Smith in 1871.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crangonyx gracilis: /kræŋˈɡoʊnɪks ˈɡræsɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Lotic (flowing water), (standing water), and temporary aquatic . Observed in freshwater systems with varying hydrological permanence.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond continental distribution are not established in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Authorship attributed to S.I. Smith, 1871 per Catalogue of Life. The belongs to the superfamily Crangonyctoidea within the infraorder Crangonyctidira.
Data Limitations
Most biological details (appearance, identification features, diet, , , ecological role) are not documented in the provided sources. The iNaturalist platform records only 3 observations, suggesting limited survey effort or cryptic habits.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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- Utilization of Lotic, Lentic, and Temporary Habitats by the AmphipodCrangonyx gracilis