How deep does the Paddleworm live?

The Paddleworm (Eteone longa) is typically found at 0–237 m.

Paddleworm

Eteone longa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–237 m

A slender paddleworm of muddy estuarine and inshore bottoms, it ranges from the shoreline down to more than 200 metres. It is a hunter and scavenger of the sediment, and secretes a slick of slime when handled.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Phyllodocidae › Eteone

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130616.

FAQ

How deep does the Paddleworm live?: The Paddleworm (Eteone longa) is typically found at 0–237 m.