Hydrothermal Vent Scale Worm

Invertebrates > Polychaete Worms

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hydrothermal Vent Scale WormScientific Name: Hesiolyra bergiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Polychaete WormsSize: Body length: 0.8–1.6 in (2.0–4.0 cm); width including chaetae: 0.4–0.6 in (1.0–1.5 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 0.04–0.10 oz...

Hoff Crab

Invertebrates > Kiwaidae & Hydrothermal Vent Crabs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Hoff CrabScientific Name: Kiwa tyleriCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Kiwaidae & Hydrothermal Vent CrabsSize: Carapace length: 1.8–3.1 in (4.5–7.9 cm)Weight: 1.5–4.5 oz (42–128 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in extreme hydrothermal...

Yeti Crab

Invertebrates > Decapods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yeti CrabScientific Name: Kiwa hirsutaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: DecapodsSize: Carapace length: 5.9 in (15 cm); Cheliped span: up to 10 in (25 cm)Weight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: Estimated 10–20 years in extreme abyssal thermal...