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Fat Innkeeper Worm
Urechis caupo
Urechis novaezealandiae
- Found in
- 1 region
How to recognise it
- Colours
- browngrey
- Family
- Urechidae
Urechis novaezealandiae is a species of Urechidae endemic to New Zealand. It is commonly known as a "spoon worm".
Taxonomy
This species was described as Echiurus novaezealandiae in 1898 by Arthur Dendy. It was redescribed in 1957. The lectotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.
Description
This species is shaped like a sausage. It has been recorded up to 545mm in length.
Distribution
This species is endemic to New Zealand.
Similar species
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Green Spoonworm
Bonellia viridis
Questions
Is Urechis novaezealandiae dangerous?
Urechis novaezealandiae has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Urechis novaezealandiae?
New Zealand
