Aonides paucibranchiata was observed in both periods across the entire Belgian part of the North Sea with exception of the coastal zone. Contrary to the 1994-2001 period this species had a high distribution frequency in the 1976-1986 period. The maximum density in both periods amounted to approximately 100 ind./m2.

Baie de la Seine, Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone, European waters (ERMS scope), Golfe Normanno-Breton, Greek Exclusive Economic Zone, Gulf of Mexico, Irish Exclusive economic Zone, United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone, Wimereux

Bristle worm with elongated body. Conical and blunt head with four eyes. Gills present from the second segment onwards, gills absent in the behind-most segment.

Aonides paucibranchiata is typically found in coarse sediment (median grain size > 250 µm). From a median grain size of 450 µm the chance of finding this species amounts to 20%. Aonides paucibranchiata is solely observed in sediments with a mud content < 10%.

Depth range based on 1298 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 1023 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 0 - 1180
  Temperature range (°C): -0.862 - 27.668
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.161 - 15.301
  Salinity (PPS): 33.398 - 36.120
  Oxygen (ml/l): 4.518 - 6.915
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.038 - 1.178
  Silicate (umol/l): 0.805 - 10.580

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 0 - 1180

Temperature range (°C): -0.862 - 27.668

Nitrate (umol/L): 0.161 - 15.301

Salinity (PPS): 33.398 - 36.120

Oxygen (ml/l): 4.518 - 6.915

Phosphate (umol/l): 0.038 - 1.178

Silicate (umol/l): 0.805 - 10.580
 
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