A new species of polychaete, Prionospio atrovitta, is described from the sandy sediments of the Andaman and Nicobar insular margin. The major feature distinguishing P. atrovitta from other species of the genus Prionospio is the presence of well-marked black pigmented band near the anterior dorsal margin of the prostomium and pigmentation on the caruncle in the adults.

Depth range
50- 200 m

Mesophotic “mentions”
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Classification
* Presents original data
* Reports new species
* Focused on 'mesophotic' depth range

Fields
Taxonomy

Focusgroups
Other invertebrates

Locations
Myanmar - Andaman Sea
India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Platforms
Dredging / trawling