How deep does the Polychaetes live?

The Polychaetes (Paralepidonotus ampulliferus) is typically found at 0–15 m.

Polychaetes

Paralepidonotus ampulliferus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–15 m

A scale worm of muddy intertidal and shallow inshore sediments, this polychaete shelters under stones, in coral rubble and among seagrass down to about 15 metres. It hunts as a carnivore, taking sponges, hydroids, other worms and small crustaceans.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Polynoidae › Paralepidonotus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209641.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaetes live?: The Polychaetes (Paralepidonotus ampulliferus) is typically found at 0–15 m.