BIOTIC Species Information for Spiophanes bombyx
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Spiophanes bombyx is found off most British coasts. | ||
| Global distribution | Spiophanes bombyx is found in the north-east Atlantic, Mediterranean and north Pacific. | ||
| Biogeographic range | Not researched | Depth range | |
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident | ||
| Distribution Additional Information | None entered | ||
| Substratum preferences | Fine clean sand Sandy mud |
Physiographic preferences | Open coast Strait / sound Estuary Enclosed coast / Embayment Sealoch |
| Biological zone | Lower Eulittoral Sublittoral Fringe Upper Infralittoral Lower Infralittoral |
Wave exposure | Sheltered Very Sheltered Extremely Sheltered Ultra Sheltered |
| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Moderately Strong (1-3 kn) Weak (<1 kn) |
Salinity | Variable (18-40 psu) Full (30-40 psu) |
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | None entered | ||
| Distribution References | Maurer & Lethem, 1980, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, Bailey-Brook, 1976, Thorson, 1946, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Gage, 1972, JNCC, 1999, NBN, 2002, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Julie Bremner, unpub data, | ||
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