How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Aglaophamus circinata) is typically found at 10–189 m.

Polychaete

Aglaophamus circinata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–189 m

This bristleworm lives in the sandy and muddy seabed of gulf and estuary waters, recorded from about 10 to nearly 190 metres. Like others in its family it is an active burrower that can extend a muscular proboscis to seize small prey.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Nephtyidae › Aglaophamus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157145.

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How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Aglaophamus circinata) is typically found at 10–189 m.