Sabella discifera

  • Lesser peacock worm
  • Kleiner Pfauenfederwurm
  • Kleine pauwkokerworm
  • Petite sabelle
  • Sabela pequeña

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

Surrounding and environment

  • The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species can be found between 10 and 25 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Individuals are generally found in a group

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the plume : 1.5 cm
  • Length of the worm : 7 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • The tube is soft to the touch
  • The tube is visible outside the substrate.

Relationship with humans

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