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Bearded Fireworm
Hermodice carunculata
Lined Fireworm
Pherecardia striata
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrownred
Common on reefs as it searches for small invertebrate prey. Red with thin brown lines. Attains 8 inches. Bristle-like setae deliver a painful sting and become embedded in the skin. Hawaii & the Indo-Pacific.
Similar species
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Golden Bristle Worm
Chloeia flava
Questions
Is Lined Fireworm dangerous?
Lined Fireworm is classified as dangerous to humans. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Lined Fireworm?
BaliIndo-PacificIndonesiaUSA
How deep does Lined Fireworm live?
Lined Fireworm can be found at depths of up to 20 meters.
