Name:Saccoglossus hwangtauensis
Alias:Saccoglossus hwangtauensis,Huangdao long-nosed acorn worm, jade hookworm
Outline:Nematomorpha
Family:Acorina Acanthidae Longissima
length:Approx. 29 mm
IUCN:LC
The snout of the Huangdao long-nosed worm is relatively long, about 1/20 of the total length, hence the name. The snout is oblate and conical, with an obvious or inconspicuous longitudinal groove on each of the central lines of the dorsal and ventral surfaces, extending from the base of the snout to the tip of the snout, dividing the snout into two parts.
The Huangdao long-nosed worm generally burrows in the fine sand and muddy sand beaches in the mid-tide and low-tide areas. The burrow is an amorphous "U" shape. The hole is wide and funnel-shaped, and the depth of the burrow is usually 50-200 cm. Its body wall contains a large amount of iodine, and the smell of iodine can often be smelled in its dense distribution area.
The Huangdao long-nosed worm moves slowly and feeds on organic matter and microorganisms in sand and mud.
Causes of endangerment: habitat loss and environmental pollution.
In 1989, the Huangdao long-nosed insect was listed as a first-class protected animal in China.
Listed in the first level of the "List of National Key Protected Wildlife in China".