Streblospio benedicti is native to the Western Atlantic ranging from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence to Venezuela, but its … See more

Streblospio benedicti is common in estuarine habitats. They are typically found in muddy or soft-sediment areas, such as mudflats, seagrass beds, and marshes. The species is also adapted to rapid colonizatio… See more

Streblospio benedicti is a small (6–20 mm (0.24–0.79 in) in length) polychaete. It is segmented and looks like a tube or worm. It has a cone-shaped head with four eyes, feeding palps and gills. Usually rusty, red-brown color… See more

Streblospio benedicti reproduces sexually and has two separate sexes. They typically experience high rates of reproduction and high growth rates. Females have pouches, called dorsal brood pouches, which are used to inc… See more

Streblospio benedicti is commonly used as an indicator organism for marine nutrient pollution. See more