White
spiral fanworm
awaiting
identification*
Family
Sabellidae
updated
Oct 2019
Where
seen? This small
fanworm is sometimes seen on some of our shores, especially in sandy
areas near coral rubble.
Features: Fan about 2-3cm in diameter.
The fan forms a double or triple spiral. The white feathery tentacles
have tiny maroon spots on the 'rib'. There are also maroon spots on
the white body.The
worms are often seen close to one another, in groups of 5 or more.
They are very sensitive to disturbances and will disappear at the
slightest sign of danger. |
Pulau Sekudu, Aug 05 |
Chek Jawa,
May 05 |
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*Species are
difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of
display
White
spiral fanworms on Singapore shores |
Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Tuas, Aug
09
Photo shared by James Koh on his
blog. |
Small Sisters Island, May 18
Photo shared by Dayna Cheah on facebook. |
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Pulau Tekukor, Sep 18
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on facebook. |
Pulau Jong, Jun 18
Photo shared by Dayna Cheah on facebook. |
Pulau Semakau North, Jul 15
Photo shared by Russel Low on facebook. |
Terumbu Bemban, Jun 20
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on facebook. |
Terumbu Pempang
Darat, Jun 10
Photo shared by James Koh on his
blog. |
Terumbu Pempang
Tengah, Mar 16
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on facebook. |
Terumbu Pempang
Laut, Apr 11
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on his
blog. |
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