The sea worms
Hesione splendida
Spendid fireworm
Hésione éclatante
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- The Mediterranean
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 0 and 20 Meters.
- Rare species.
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 6 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Relationship with humans
- The species is irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!