Malmgren, 1867
Description:
Spionidae with 3-13 pairs of gills, starting at chaetiger 1, 2 or 3, not fused to postchaetal lobes. Posterior parapodia with hooks in both branches. No occipital antenna.
The following species of this genus occur in the region:
Prionospio banyulensis
Prionospio cirrifera
Prionospio fallax
Prionospio multibranchiata
Prionospio plumosa
Prionospio steenstrupi