The sea worms
Eurythoe complanata
- Hawaiian orange fire worm
- Roter Feuerwurm
- Vers de feu orange
- Gusano de fuego
- Verme di fuoco
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Surrounding and environment
- The animal lies on or is attached to the reef
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species can be found between 2 and 15 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 15 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : -
Relationship with humans
- The species is very irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!