How deep does the Palolo Worm live?

The Palolo Worm (Palola siciliensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Palolo Worm

Palola siciliensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5 m

This Pacific palolo worm spends its life in coral rubble in shallow water, but at spawning time the rear half of its body breaks free, packed with eggs or sperm, and rises to swarm at the surface. In some islands these swarming tails are gathered as food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Eunicida › Eunicidae › Palola

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130078.

FAQ

How deep does the Palolo Worm live?: The Palolo Worm (Palola siciliensis) is typically found at 0–5 m.