Notaulax occidentalis

  • Yellow fanworm
  • Gelber Fächerwurm
  • Geel fanworm
  • Sabelle jaune
  • Gusano abanico amarillo

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific

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 3 and 25 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • The species is generally isolated

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the plume : 5 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • The tube is soft to the touch
  • The tube is embedded in the substrate to which the worm is attached

Relationship with humans

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