How deep does the American Bloodworm live?

The American Bloodworm (Glycera americana) is typically found at 1–37 m.

American Bloodworm

Glycera americana

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–37 m

A bloodworm of muddy sand from the lower shore down to around 315 metres, it burrows actively through soft ground. It is a carnivore armed with a muscular proboscis tipped with jaws that it shoots out to seize and pierce its prey.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Glyceridae › Glycera

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157388.

FAQ

How deep does the American Bloodworm live?: The American Bloodworm (Glycera americana) is typically found at 1–37 m.