Centropages [Centropages]

Description

Centropages is a genus of copepods in the family Arietellidae, known for their distinctive pointed tail (caudal ramus) and segmented body. These copepods are predominantly found in pelagic zones, from coastal to oceanic waters, where they feed on small particulate organic matter and microplankton. Their presence is often indicative of water mass movements and they play a significant role in aquatic ecosystems as a food source for fish larvae and other zooplankton.

Species

Atlantic Long-snout Calanoid Copepod [Centropages typicus]

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Pacific Calanoid Copepod [Centropages brachiatus]

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Arctic Calanoid Copepod [Centropages glacialis]

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Southern Ocean Calanoid Copepod [Centropages aucklandicus]

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Taxonomy