Family: |
Eunicidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Members of the family Eunicidae are free-living, though some larger forms may become tubiculous. Some species may bore into dead coral, forming burrows (Ref. 107425). May be carnivores, herbivores, omnivores and/or scavengers feeding on both invertebrate and algal material (Ref. 107862). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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