How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Pygospio elegans) is typically found at 5–40 m.

Polychaete

Pygospio elegans

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–40 m

A small tube building worm of muddy seabeds between 5 and 40 metres, it filters food from the water and also gathers detritus off the surface. It shrugs off conditions that defeat most of its neighbours, tolerating strong wave exposure and very low salinity.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Spionida › Spionidae › Pygospio

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 131170.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Pygospio elegans) is typically found at 5–40 m.