Serpula columbiana

Red tube worm
Serpule rouge du Pacifique

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

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 0 and 100 Meters.
Common species.
Individuals are generally found in a group

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the plume : 2 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The tube is hard to the touch
The tube is embedded in the substrate to which the worm is attached
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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