Common scaleworm
Lepidonotus semitectus clava
Fun Fact: They are common in rock crevices and beneath boulders.
Introduction: Identifiable features of the common scaleworm (Lepidonotus semitectus clava) include 12 pairs of flat bean-shaped scales on the upper surface of the body, each with a number of conical tubercles giving off a bumpy appearance. They are common in rock crevices, beneath boulders and in rocky shore pools in low tide.
Distribution: All along the Namibian coastline including Torra Bay, Terrace Bay, Luderitz, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
Diet: Microscopic sea food
Breeding: Planktonic larvae are produced externally
Max size: 20mm
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