Branchellion torpedinis

Leech
Blutegel
Sangsue des raies
Sanguijuelas
Sanguisuga delle torpedini

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species can be found between 0 and 400 Meters.
Rare species.
The species is generally isolated

General characteristics of the species

Length of the worm : 5 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

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

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!