Parapionosyllis elegans (Pierantoni, 1903)

Pionosyllis elegans Pierantoni, 1903: 236, pl. X, fig. 2: pl. XI, fig. 27.

Parapionosyllis elegans: Fauvel 1923: 291, figs 111 d–e; San Martín 1984b: 194, figs 42-43; 2003: 285, fig. 156; Çinar 1999: 127, fig. 4.40; Çinar et al. 2003: 755.

Material examined.

Haifa Bay, Israel: ALA-IL-7 (11 ind.), ALA-IL-10 (45 ind.) [coll. 11.10.2009].

Type locality.

Gulf of Naples (western Mediterranean Sea).

Distribution.

North-east Atlantic (Iberian Peninsula). Mediterranean Sea: WB, CB, AD, AS, LB. New record for the Israeli coast.

Habitat.

Until 30 m depth (San Martín 1984b), in medium to coarse sands.