How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Capitella jonesi) is typically found at 2–13 m.

Polychaete

Capitella jonesi

Group: Other
Typical depth: 2–13 m

A burrowing bristleworm of subtidal sandy bottoms, living buried in the sediment between two and thirteen metres down. Like others of its family it works through the sand, processing organic particles as it goes.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Capitellidae › Capitella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712176.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Capitella jonesi) is typically found at 2–13 m.