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!