BIOTIC Species Information for Neanthes fucata
Researched byMorvan Barnes Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound on most British and Irish coasts.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe from the coasts of Norway and Denmark to the western English Channel possibly as far south as western Spain.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate. Depth range
MigratoryNon-migratory / Resident   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesOther species (see additional information)
Physiographic preferencesOpen coast
Strait / sound
Estuary
Enclosed coast / Embayment
Biological zoneNot relevant
Wave exposureExposed
Moderately Exposed
Sheltered
Tidal stream strength/Water flowField unresearched
SalinityFull (30-40 psu)
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References NBN, 2002, JNCC, 1999, Fauchald, 1977, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
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