Species Identification
Species Identification: Find Species
Class: Enteropneusta
Order: Not assigned
Family: Ptychoderidae

Genus: Balanoglossus

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18 species
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Balanoglossus apertus
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Max. Length 100 cm TL

 
Balanoglossus aurantiacus
[Golden acorn worm]
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Balanoglossus australiensis
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Balanoglossus borealis
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Balanoglossus capensis
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Balanoglossus carnosus
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Balanoglossus clavigerus
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Max. Length 150 cm TL

 
Balanoglossus gigas
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Balanoglossus hydrocephalus
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Balanoglossus jamaicensis
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Balanoglossus misakiensis
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Balanoglossus natalensis
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Balanoglossus occidentalis
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Balanoglossus proterogonius
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Balanoglossus robinii
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Balanoglossus salmoneus
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Balanoglossus stephensoni
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Balanoglossus studiosorum
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