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!