Urechis novaezealandiae explained

Urechis novaezealandiae is a species of Urechidae endemic to New Zealand. It is commonly known as a "spoon worm".^[1]

Taxonomy

This species was described as Echiurus novaezealandiae in 1898 by Arthur Dendy.^[2] It was redescribed in 1957.^[3] The lectotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.

Description

This species is shaped like a sausage. It has been recorded up to 545mm in length.

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.

Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Urechis novaezealandiae (Dendy, 1898) . 2024-10-06 . www.marinespecies.org.
2. Dendy, A. (1898). Notes on a remarkable collection of Marine animals lately found on the New Brighton Beach, near Christchurch, New Zealand. Transactions of the New Zealand Institute. 30: 320-326.
3. Knox, G. A. (1957). Urechis novae-zealandiae (Dendy): a New Zealand echiuroid. Transactions of the Royal Society of New Zealand. 85(1): 141–148.