Peacock Feather Duster
Sabella spallanzanii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 70 cm
Better known as the peacock worm, it builds a tall, flexible tube standing out of the mud and unfurls a spiral fan of banded tentacles up to 20 centimetres across to filter plankton. The tube can reach half a metre, and the crown snaps back at the first shadow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Sabellidae › Sabella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130969.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peacock Feather Duster live?
- The Peacock Feather Duster (Sabella spallanzanii) is typically found at to 30 m.
- How big does the Peacock Feather Duster get?
- The Peacock Feather Duster grows to about 70 cm.