How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Scalibregma inflatum) is typically found at 0–2400 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 8 cm.

Polychaete

Scalibregma inflatum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–2400 m
Max size: 8 cm

A burrowing bristleworm with a swollen front end, it works through sandbanks and muddy bottoms swallowing sediment well below the surface to digest its organic content. It grows to about 8 centimetres and ranges from the shore into deep water past 2,000 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Scalibregmatidae › Scalibregma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 130980.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Scalibregma inflatum) is typically found at 0–2400 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 8 cm.