How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Poecilochaetus serpens) is typically found at 0–3848 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 5.5 cm.

Polychaete

Poecilochaetus serpens

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–3848 m
Max size: 5.5 cm

A slender bristleworm that digs a U shaped burrow in fine coastal sand, reaching from each end to gather suspended particles and surface detritus with its tentacles. It grows to about 6 centimetres and ranges from estuaries down into deep water past 3,000 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Spionida › Poecilochaetidae › Poecilochaetus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130711.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Poecilochaetus serpens) is typically found at 0–3848 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 5.5 cm.