Pherecardia striata
Lined fire worm
Vers de feu rayé
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- 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 0 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- The species is generally isolated
General characteristics of the species
- Length of the worm : 20 cm
- Diet : - Carrion - Sea stars
Relationship with humans
- The species is slightly irritant
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!