Splitcrown Feather Duster

Splitcrown Feather Dusters
Name: Splitcrown Feather Duster
Scientific Name: Anamobaea oerstedi
Family: Feather Duster Worms
Taxonomic: Sabellidae
ID Group: Worms
Size: up to 2 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen often

The Feather Duster has a crown that is longer than it is wide, with a split down the middle forming two halves. Its colors range from white to brown to reddish-purple, sometimes with white spots.

The Splitcrown Feather Duster retracts its crown quickly when disturbed.