How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Glycera capitata) is typically found at 12–150 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 15 cm.

Polychaete

Glycera capitata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 12–150 m
Max size: 15 cm

A pale, muscular bristleworm that burrows through coarse sand, it strikes prey with a long proboscis tipped by four black jaws. It grows to about 15 centimetres and lives from shallow coastal sediment down to around 150 metres, avoiding pure mud.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Glyceridae › Glycera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130118.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Glycera capitata) is typically found at 12–150 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 15 cm.