Alitta succinea
Ragworm
A bristly, reddish worm that burrows in mud and sand, scavenging for detritus and helping to mix and aerate the sediment.
- Common Name
- Ragworm
- Scientific Name
- Alitta succinea
- Realm
- Saltwater
- Biome
- Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow
- Introduction Method
- Hitchhiker
- Date First Introduced
- December 10, 2023
Section Notes
A bristly, reddish worm that burrows in mud and sand, scavenging for detritus and helping to mix and aerate the sediment.
- Current Estimated Population
- 40
- Population Status
- Established
- Carrying Capacity Status
- At Capacity
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
- Trophic Level
- Primary Consumer
- Dietary Inputs
- Opportunistic omnivores, Algae consumers
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- Confirmed Breeding
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Section Notes
It's believed they are successfully reproducing due to their large and established population. This species has been observed undulating their bodies outside their burrow at night which is know as a mating behavior.
- Ecological Role
- Clean-up Crew
Biomes This Species Lives In
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