Kinzua Critters

Invertebrates

Scud (Amphipod)

(Gammarus)

Scud (Amphipod)

Species Description

**Description:** Tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that swim on their sides; they are often called "Freshwater Shrimp."
**Behavior:** Vital decomposers that eat decaying leaves and serve as a primary food source for trout.
**Habitat:** Found among submerged leaf litter and rocks in clean mountain streams.