How big is the Pink fanworm?

Pink fanworm (Protula tubularia) reaches 3–8 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Pink fanworm?

Pink fanworm is found between 1–50 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Pink fanworm?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Pink fanworm?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Pink fanworm (Protula tubularia)

Key facts

Scientific name: Protula tubularia
Common name: Pink fanworm
Category: Worms
Family: Serpulidae
Genus: Protula
Size: 3–8 cm
Depth: 1–50 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, cave
Behaviours: sessile, filter-feeder
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Protula tubularia reaches 8 cm deployed crown. Small fanworm (Polychaeta, Serpulidae) Mediterranean and temperate Atlantic with cylindrical white calcareous tube fixed on rocks, two distinctive symmetric salmon-pink to white loop-shaped branchial crowns (no operculum unlike Spirobranchus). Lives from 1 to 50 m on hard substrates and coralligenous of Mediterranean. Discreet but common. Macro photo subject for classic tubicolous Polychaeta.

Photo of Pink fanworm

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Pink fanworm?: Pink fanworm (Protula tubularia) reaches 3–8 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Pink fanworm?: Pink fanworm is found between 1–50 m deep.
Is the Pink fanworm dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Pink fanworm?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Pink fanworm?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Serpulidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 131035)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2328063)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia