Variegated Feather Duster

Variegated Feather Duster
Name: Variegated Feather Duster
Scientific Name: Bispira variegata
Family: Feather Duster Worms
Taxonomic: Sabellidae
ID Group: Worms
Size: up to 1.25 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Seen sometimes

This Feather Duster has a round crown made of feathery arms. Its arms may be a single color, mixed colors, or striped.

The Variegated Feather quickly retracts into its tube when disturbed.