Dark-marked Scaleworm

Lepidonotus melanogrammus

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

In members of this genus there are 12 pairs of elytrae and 26 segments. This species is the only polynoid with uniform very dark grey pigmentation throughout. This species has 2-3 dark pigmented crescents on each elytron, resulting in a very distinctive dorsal pattern. The elytrae are smooth

Size

Can grow to around 50mm

Habitat

Reef areas, to depths greater than 20 m

Locally found on the island under rocks in the lower intertidal zone

Distribution

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. Wilson, R., 2011, Dark-marked Scale Worm, Lepidonotus melanogrammus, in Taxonomic Toolkit for marine life of Port Phillip Bay, Museum Victoria (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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