Bearded fireworm: Hermodice carunculata

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Bearded fireworm: Hermodice carunculata
•Distribution: They are native to the tropical Atlantic Ocean and the
Mediterranean Sea.
•Lifespan: No found information.
•Size: Bearded fireworms are usually 15 centimetres in average length, but
can reach up to 30 centimetres.
•Diet: The bearded fireworm is a voracious predator that supplements its
diet with plant material.
•Conservation status: Least concern.
•Dangerous?: The bearded fireworm is a slow creature, and is not considered
a threat to humans unless touched by a careless swimmer. The bristles, when
flared, can penetrate human skin, injecting a powerful neurotoxin and
producing intense irritation and a painful burning sensation around the
area of contact. The sting can also lead to nausea and dizziness.
•Did you know?: More than 10,000 known species of marine bristleworms
currently exist.
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