Bearded Fireworm
| Name: | Bearded Fireworm |
| Scientific Name: | Hermodice carunculata |
| Family: | Fireworms |
| Taxonomic: | Amphinomidae |
| ID Group: | Worms |
| Size: | up to 12 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen many times |
This Fireworm has a segmented body that varies in color, including red, orange, gold, and gray. White tufts of hair line its sides, and a crown-like structure sits on its head.
The bristles of the Bearded Fireworm can cause painful stings, so Divers should be careful to avoid touching them.