Aphrodita aculeata

  • Sea-mouse
  • Seemaus
  • Zeemuis
  • Aphrodite
  • Raton de mar

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The animal lies on or is attached to sand
  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • The species is generally isolated

General characteristics of the species

  • Length of the worm : 20 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Sea worms - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest