Leopard Worm
Hesione pantherina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–1250 m
The leopard worm carries a boldly spotted body and lives free, sheltering beneath rocks rather than building a tube. It ranges from around ten metres down to well over a thousand on the seafloor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Hesionidae › Hesione
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 183196.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Worm live?
- The Leopard Worm (Hesione pantherina) is typically found at 10–1250 m.