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Two-toned ribbon worm
awaiting identification*
updated Jan 2022

Where seen? This long ribbon worm is sometimes seen on some of our rocky shores. It is more active at night.

Features: Grouped in this entry are ribbon worms that are 20-30cm long upperside with dark stripes, underside plain pale or white. They probably include different kinds of ribbon worms.

Pasir Ris Park, Jun 08

Changi, Jun 08

Seringat Kias, Apr 12
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on his blog.

Pasir Ris Park, Dec 09
Photo shared by James Koh on his blog.

*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.

Two-toned ribbon worm on Singapore shores
On wildsingapore flickr

Other sightings on Singapore shores


Lazarus, Jan 22
Photo shared by Tang Yong Jen on facebook.
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