How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Eupolymnia trigonostoma) is typically found at 2–73 m.

Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?

The Polychaete is harmless to divers.

Polychaete

Eupolymnia trigonostoma

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–73 m
For divers: safe

This bristle worm builds a mucus lined burrow in sediment beneath boulders and around the bases of coral heads. It reaches down the reef slope to around seventy metres, extending feeding tentacles to gather scraps from the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Terebellida › Terebellidae › Eupolymnia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 333404.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Eupolymnia trigonostoma) is typically found at 2–73 m.
Is the Polychaete dangerous to divers?: The Polychaete is harmless to divers.