Sipunculids

Lithacrosiphon cristatus

Sipunculids

This peanut worm burrows through coral rubble in the shallow subtidal, from near the surface down to about 35 metres. It bores into all kinds of coral rock, from fresh dense stone to limestone already eaten away, threading its soft trunk through the holes it makes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Sipuncula › Aspidosiphonidae › Lithacrosiphon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 266795.

FAQ

How deep does the Sipunculids live?
The Sipunculids (Lithacrosiphon cristatus) is typically found at 0–35 m.