Loimia ingens Grube, 1878
Loimia ingens
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Terebellidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found among live corals, from depths of 3 to 10 meters. Tubes are attached to bases of coral colonies or in granite boulders (Ref. 125844). Sessile, tentaculate surface deposit feeder (Ref. 125872).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Outer Port Shelter (Ref. 125490) and Victoria Harbour (Ref. 125872). Also known from Cape D'Aguilar, Ping Chau, Double Island, Hoi Ha Wan, Chek Chau, Gruff Head, and Long Harbour (Ref. 125844). C: Refs. 125490, 125844, 125872.

Source and more info: www.sealifebase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.