Syllis prolifera Krohn, 1852

Typosyllis prolifera: Fauchald & Reiner, 1975: 84; Fauchald, 1977: 22; Licher, 1999: 135 –140, Fig. 61. Syllis prolifera: López et al., 1997: 63; Capa et al. 2001: 12; San Martín, 2003: 344–347, Fig. 186–187.

Material examined. 2 specimens (CPICML PO-37-007): 1 specimen, Caleta E1B1, 16°49.797’N, 99°54.062’W, 25 May 2006, 12 m, coarse sand. 1 specimen, Caleta E1B2, 16°49.797’N, 99°54.062’W, 25 May 2006, 12 m, coarse sand.

Remarks. The specimens agree well with the original description of the species, but have slightly shorter antennae and tentacular and dorsal cirri.

Habitat. On hard and soft bottoms of littoral margins. Especially abundant between algae.

Distribution. Circumtropical and temperate areas.