How deep does the Polychaete live?

The Polychaete (Acromegalomma vesiculosum) is typically found at 1–16 m.

How big does the Polychaete get?

The Polychaete grows to about 4 cm.

Polychaete

Acromegalomma vesiculosum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–16 m
Max size: 4 cm

A fan worm that lives head down in a tube it builds in shallow water between about 1 and 16 metres. It crowns the tube mouth with a ring of feathery tentacles, drawing them in at the first hint of a passing shadow.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Annelida › Polychaeta › Sabellida › Sabellidae › Acromegalomma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 994123.

FAQ

How deep does the Polychaete live?: The Polychaete (Acromegalomma vesiculosum) is typically found at 1–16 m.
How big does the Polychaete get?: The Polychaete grows to about 4 cm.