Spectacle Worm
Perinereis vallata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A ragworm of shallow sublittoral sand and mud, often among kelp and green algae, down to about ten metres. Reaching around nine centimetres, it is an omnivore and scavenger, taking algae, small invertebrates, and carrion, and it poses no danger to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Phyllodocida › Nereididae › Perinereis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 334459.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spectacle Worm live?
- The Spectacle Worm (Perinereis vallata) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Spectacle Worm dangerous to divers?
- The Spectacle Worm is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spectacle Worm get?
- The Spectacle Worm grows to about 9 cm.