Yellowflap Syllid Worm
Yellowflap Syllid Worm (Star Coral Syllid)
Note that the Yellow Flaps at the end are the tail of the Worm.
| Name: | Yellowflap Syllid Worm |
| Scientific Name: | Proceraea janetae |
| Family: | Syllid Worms |
| Taxonomic: | Syllidae |
| ID Group: | Worms |
| Size: | up to 1.8 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen very rarely |
This Worm has a thin, long, pale body with bright yellow, flap-like structures along its back. Its body is marked with small brown spots and short stripes.
The Yellowflap Syllid Worm can be found on Great Star Coral.