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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
On wildsingapore flickr

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.


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.

white spiral fan worm @ sekudu - Oct2011 from SgBeachBum on Vimeo.

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