Lined Fireworm

Pherecardia striata

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

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. ... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Bali Indo-Pacific Indonesia

Colors

white

brown

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Danger to human

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