Ragworm

Alitta succinea

A bristly, reddish worm that burrows in mud and sand, scavenging for detritus and helping to mix and aerate the sediment.

Species Data

First Recorded: December 10, 2023

Last Observed: October 04, 2025

Est. Population: 40

Record Created: September 26, 2025

Realm: Saltwater

Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow

Trophic Role: Omnivore

Feeding Niche: Opportunistic omnivores, Algae consumers

Currently: Successfully

Population Size: 40

First Recorded: December 10, 2023

Reproduction Notes: 1 entries

Status: Least Concern

Realm: Saltwater

Main Biome: Marine Shore, Seagrass Meadow

Population Size: 40

Conservation Notes: None recorded

Total Comments: 0

Species Page: Ragworm

General Notes

This species is believed to be Alitta succinea but a closer observation is needed to confirm.

No ecological notes recorded yet

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Reproduction 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.

No conservation notes recorded yet

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